Senior Art Director (Healthcare & Pharma)

Location: Barcelona

About us

We are Dragons, a global creative agency working with bold brands to build cultural relevance, connection, and long-term impact through strategy-led creativity.

We bridge digital and creative thinking, developing innovative work across skincare, healthcare, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, and more. Our international teams in the US and Barcelona deliver results through smart strategy, sharp creativity, and meticulous execution.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Art Director to join our creative team in Barcelona.

This role is ideal for someone who can transform complex scientific information into visually engaging, consumer-focused creative. You'll lead the visual development of integrated campaigns across pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, wellness, and medical brands, creating work that is strategically grounded, creatively inspiring, and commercially effective.

You'll have experience working with healthcare, OTC, pharmaceutical, medical aesthetics, or wellness brands, with the ability to balance creativity and regulatory requirements without compromising on visual excellence. You'll be responsible for developing ideas from concept to execution across multiple channels, creating compelling brand experiences that make science accessible, engaging, and relevant.

Key responsibilities

· Develop creative concepts and visual systems across integrated campaigns, supporting Creative Directors in the development of larger brand platforms and strategic initiatives.

· Lead the visual development of campaigns from concept through execution across digital, social, print, retail, CRM, and healthcare communication channels.

· Translate scientific data, product claims, clinical evidence, and consumer insights into compelling visual narratives.

· Art direct photography, video, motion graphics, CGI, AI-generated imagery, medical illustrations, and product visualization assets.

· Collaborate closely with Copywriters, Strategists, Medical Writers, Account teams, Designers, Motion Artists, and Production teams.

· Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines while meeting medical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

· Contribute to product launches, disease awareness campaigns, HCP communications, patient education materials, and consumer marketing initiatives.

· Support creative development across paid, owned, earned, retail, digital shelf, CRM, and point-of-sale channels.

· Stay up to date with emerging creative technologies, AI workflows, visual trends, and innovations shaping the healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical industries.

Requirements

· 6–10 years of experience in a creative agency, including significant experience working with pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer health, medical aesthetics, or wellness brands.

· Outstanding portfolio demonstrating high-quality art direction, integrated campaign thinking, and exceptional visual storytelling across digital and offline channels.

· Proven experience leading creative work from concept through final execution across 360° campaigns.

· Experience creating work for pharmaceutical, OTC, consumer healthcare, dermatology, medical devices, supplements, nutrition, or wellness brands.

· Strong ability to translate scientific information, clinical data, product benefits, mechanisms of action (MOA), and healthcare messaging into engaging and visually compelling creative.

· Experience art directing CGI, 3D visualization, AI-generated imagery, motion graphics, and medical or product visualizations in collaboration with specialist artists.

· Strong understanding of digital production, photography, typography, layout, composition, motion, AI-assisted creative workflows, and content creation across multiple platforms.

· Ability to balance creativity with medical accuracy and regulatory compliance while maintaining high creative standards.

· Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including Medical Writers, Scientific Strategists, Designers, Motion Designers, 3D Artists, Retouchers, and Production teams.

· Excellent presentation and communication skills, with confidence presenting creative concepts to clients and senior stakeholders.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced agency environment.

· A genuine interest in healthcare innovation, consumer wellbeing, wellness, and the evolving pharmaceutical landscape, with a passion for creating work that improves people's lives while delivering outstanding creative quality.

Languages

· Fluent English proficiency.

· Any other languages are a plus.

What we offer

· Remote flex Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2.30 PM.

· Three weeks of remote work per year.

· Summer working hours across July and August (9:00 AM to 4.00 PM).

· Free English & Spanish classes to boost your global communication skills.

· Access to Wellhub, a wellness platform offering a wide range of fitness and wellbeing options.

· Flexible retribution plan for meals, transport and childcare.

· Holidays: 22 working days + 3 days established by the collective agreement + national and local public holidays.

· Bright, spacious offices in the heart of Barcelona, with unlimited premium coffee.

· Competitive pay & room to grow.

· Global playground, cutting-edge tools and trend-driven culture.

At Dragons Group, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to build an environment where every individual feels empowered and respected.