Art Director

Havas Lynx Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency in Manchester is seeking a Mid-Senior Creative to produce innovative work across projects for healthcare clients. You will collaborate with various teams and ensure high creative standards in design. The ideal candidate should have strong art skills and a commitment to excellence. This role offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including extensive leave and learning opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible in-office days

Early Friday finish

Wellbeing programme with sports clubs

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Visual storyteller with an award-winning portfolio.
• Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Deep understanding of design principles and visual communication.
• Passionate about mentoring and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Produce creative work that exceeds client briefs.
• Collaborate with Client Services and excel in ideas generation.
• Support Senior Art Director in creative production decisions.
• Ensure craft excellence across various media.

Skills

Art direction

Photography

UX/UI design

Conceptual thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine creativity, expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our work resonates with audiences and adheres to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. We work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today\'s healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights with scientific acumen, cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation to craft campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people\'s lives. We are recognised for creative excellence with awards such as Cannes Lions, Clio Health Awards, and D&AD Pencils. Our team comprises over 400 people in Manchester and London with a 35+ year history.

Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• You will support the team by producing creative work across a range of projects which is appropriate and exceeds the client\'s brief.
• You will work in partnership with the Client Services team and initiate/respond directly to client communications where appropriate.
• In collaboration with the copy team, you will excel in ideas generation, campaign ideation and development, campaign execution (multi-format), and selling ideas to clients.
• Support the Senior Art Director in making decisions on creative production and provide direction to external partners.
• Excel in art skills across photography, illustration, typography, UX/UI, and multi-format art direction; ensure craft excellence and visual communication across print, digital, social, etc.
• Attend briefing meetings and proactively communicate with Strategy, Client Services, Medical, Digital, and Operations to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
• Demonstrate a strong capability in presenting work internally and externally.

Qualifications / What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• You are a visual storyteller with an award-winning portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and craft excellence.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are comfortable leading projects from ideation to execution.
• You have a deep understanding of design principles, typography, UX/UI, and visual communication.
• You are passionate about mentoring others and fostering a positive, creative culture.
• You are commercially aware, strategically minded, and always looking for ways to elevate the work.
• You are curious, open to feedback, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience with Generative AI tools and data, and AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning, is a plus.

Benefits & What You Can Expect From Us

• Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible options available for in-office days).
• Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance over service.
• Option to buy, carry or sell holidays.
• Early Friday finish throughout the year.
• Seasonal working hours and wellbeing programme including sports clubs and discounted gym memberships.
• Enhanced family leave, pay and return-to-work benefits.
• Extensive L&D support, Sabbical opportunities, and travel loans.
• Cycle to work scheme and life insurance (4x salary).
• Company pension scheme and fully compensated company events.
• 24/7 access to free confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Advertising Services