Associate Creative Director

Piper Companies is looking to hire a remote Associate Creative Director for an organization based in Durham, NC. The Associate Creative Director contractual role will support a pharmaceutical advertising team focused on new business development, brand planning, and creative execution. The Associate Creative Director role is remote (EST preferred).

Responsibilities of the Associate Creative Director:

• Lead the development of integrated campaign concepts across digital and print channels, including social, web, email, video, and display
• Translate brand strategy and business goals into innovative, insight-driven creative ideas that are strong and executable
• Collaborate cross-functionally with copy, UX, strategy, account, and production teams to deliver cohesive campaigns
• Present creative concepts to internal stakeholders and clients, articulating rationale and guiding revisions through feedback cycles
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while sustaining high creative standards and adherence to pharma regulatory requirements (MLR, fair balance, approved claims)

Qualifications of the Associate Creative Director:

• Highly specialized portfolio firmly rooted in pharmaceutical advertising, demonstrating exceptional ACD-level conceptual thinking, compelling visual storytelling (and fully integrated campaign execution across both digital and print)
• Experience developing creativity within pharmaceutical, including familiarity with MLR review processes
• Solid understanding of Figma, web ecosystems, UX principles, AI platforms, and conversion-focused design strategies
• Ability to work independently, lead creative initiatives, and effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments

Compensation for the Associate Creative Director includes:

Compensation: $80-$90/hr

Work schedule: 3 month Contract with strong potential to extend, remote working EST business hours 

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k 

Keywords: Associate Creative Director, healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical advertising, digital campaigns, creative strategy, UX design, MLR review, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, integrated campaigns, remote, art, ACD, Pharma, pitch, cross-functional, contract, advertising

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This job opens for applications on 06/19/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.