Senior Art Director

Updated: April 15, 2026 Location: Santa Monica, CA, United States Job ID: 15053 Ready to turn science into something visually unforgettable? As a Sr. Art Director at GSW Santa Monica, you’ll be responsible for concepting, art directing, and presenting creative work across assigned accounts. You’ll partner closely with copywriters on brand and concept development, provide support to ACDs and CDs within the Core Brand Team, and play a hands‑on role in bringing smart, compelling ideas to life. You are both a thinker and a doer—equally comfortable crafting breakthrough concepts, designing compelling visuals across channels (including social), and confidently presenting ideas internally and to clients. This is a hybrid role for candidates in the Los Angeles area (2 days/week in our Santa Monica office). We are also open to remote candidates located on the West Coast. Please note: We are not considering candidates from the East Coast at this time. What You’ll Do: Act as a hands‑on art director, developing original content in collaboration with copywriters Partner with copywriters on brand and concept development, from big idea to execution Take ownership of assigned brands by proactively generating new ideas and pushing creative forward Ideate and design across channels, including digital, print, and social media, with experience crafting short‑form, engaging social content Collaborate to implement brand mandatories and while pushing creative boundaries Bring conceptual creativity to every assignment—thinking abstractly, connecting unexpected ideas, and adding value in brainstorming sessions Quickly learn and apply industry, product, and technical knowledge related to both the client’s business and the agency landscape Collaborate closely with UX, Technology, and Customer Experience (CX) teams Lead tactical ideation, creation, and execution of original content across platforms Maintain the integrity of creative work by shepherding and negotiating content through regulatory and MLR processes, tapping into medical expertise as needed What You Bring: 3–4 years' of pharma agency experience A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, design craft, and idea development Proven experience concepting and designing for social content, with an understanding of platform‑specific best practices Confidence presenting ideas and collaborating across disciplines Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for creating work that connects The annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $110,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements. Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled). Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, including the use of this website, please contact us at: email: [email protected] One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Syneos Health