Art Supervisor

Basic Information

• Location: NY, NY
• Address: 100 W 33rd
• Posted Date: 18-Mar-2026
• Agency: Neon
• Department: Creative
• Job Number: 61171
• Job Type: Regular
• Posting Locations: United States - New York, New York
• Work Arrangement: Regular - Hybrid

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY The Art Supervisor (AS) works collaboratively with cross-functional brand team(s) as the hands-on manager of daily creative art direction for their assigned client(s). In partnership with their copy counterpart, the AS will support the generation of unique concepts, design and layout materials through to finished product, while ensuring adherence to clients marketing strategies and objectives within specified deadlines. The AS is responsible for the supervision and career development of junior art team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Art Direction & Creative Execution: Responsible for development & creation of well-designed materials that strategically solve creative brief, while maintaining quality control, agency process, client referencing, and legal requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate with team members in a productive manner to ensure goals are being met and to attain/maintain creative vision outlined for the agency.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates knowledge of marketing plans including objectives and strategies and how success will be measured.
• Client Management: Presents creative work regularly to internal teams and clients, and takes part in discussions to help refine the work, based on intimate knowledge of the data, the market, and the brand strategy.
• Talent Management: The AS may supervise junior art directors or freelancers, and is learning how to evaluate work, give constructive feedback, have a voice in meetings, and work more independently.
• Administration: Maintains timely, detail-oriented and accurate approach to administrative duties.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

For Specialty functions, see additional information (if applicable) in the box below.

Art Direction & Creative Execution

• Participates in the development of innovative, creative design from ideation through final product that are on-brand strategy, on deadline, and on budget.
• Displays understanding of audience needs and targets designs and creative styles to appropriately meet them.
• Creates layouts in sketch and/or digital formats for assigned projects that are complementary to tone and style of copy.
• Partners with copy in analyzing and interpreting data from clinical studies, presentations, and published papers, and looks for design opportunities for assigned projects that are on strategy.
• Adheres to legal, medical, regulatory pharma, and brand guidelines, as well as any client specific rules.
• Participates in the presentation of creative work to internal teams and clients.
• Demonstrates effectiveness consistent with job expectations across multiple projects and brands.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintains positive relationships with various agency departments including Editorial, Account, Strategy and Project Management.
• Communicates with team members regarding deadlines, revisions, quality control and new work.
• Work with Copy partner and team to contribute and execute creative approaches to communicate brand personality and messages for both the overall campaign and individual materials.
• Proactively approaches leadership with new ideas and suggestions for personal career growth and team dynamics.

Strategic Thinking

• Understands the clients marketplace, competition, marketing objectives and strategies.
• Contributes innovative ideas appropriate to the clients marketing strategy and audience needs.
• Participates in strategic and tactical brainstorming meetings.
• Understands the creative brief and the role it plays in creative evolution, taking into consideration client feedback.

Client Management

• Develop solid client relationships and trust through clear and authoritative presentations, thorough understanding of brand data, language nuance, and strategic direction.

Talent Management

• Proactively communicate with all team members in a productive manner to ensure creative vision is maintained and deadlines are met.
• Manage and mentor junior art team, delegating incoming tasks and assignments.
• Begin to own and participate in hiring, staffing, and full life-cycle talent management (e.g. delivering feedback, annual reviews, general and performance management).

Administration

• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of timesheets for self and junior team.
• Begin to participate in resourcing and scoping conversations.

EDUCATION

• Degree/Diploma: Bachelors degree
• Area of Study: Marketing, Advertising, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art and Design or related field
• Preference: Preferred

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• N/A

EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Area of Expertise: Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art Direction and Design or related field
• Required: 4+ years
• Preferred: 0+ years
• Area of Expertise: Pharmaceutical/Healthcare advertising
• Required: N/A
• Preferred: 0+ years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• In addition to resume, comprehensive digital portfolio demonstrating creative ability required.
• Software:
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams) or equivalent
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience with video editing, animation, 3D program knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of Art and Design principles across channels and media.
• Strong written & verbal communication.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Expresses ideas confidently, professionally, and passionately.
• Organization: Manages time, creates clear goals, identifies and finds the resources (e.g. time, people, materials) needed to achieve them, and schedules tasks so that work is completed on time.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment to build and foster collaborative environment.
• Problem Solving: Shows interest in finding the cause of problems, looks for and chooses effective solutions and takes the necessary action to resolve them.
• Creativity: Demonstrates a creative mind.
• Engaged/Motivated: Attentive and shows interest in the subject.
• Quality Orientation: Detail-oriented, monitors the quality of work and makes any necessary improvements.
• People Management: Coaches team members to develop capabilities beyond their job duties.
• Presentation: Able to clearly convey expertise and passion for the work.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to work effectively in a team environment and build relationships with others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIALTY FUNCTIONS

• N/A

OTHER INFORMATION

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING This Job Description is not a contract of employment but serves as a reference for your mutual understanding of the terms and conditions associated with the position. Your role may vary from this description, and you may be asked to perform other duties or have additional responsibilities outside of whats outlined above. If you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and/or HR Partner.

There are three types of Employee Work Arrangements that classify where a person conducts work: In-Office, Hybrid, and Fully Remote. The amount of time an employee spends working virtually versus in person is dictated by their work arrangement classification, the demands of the role, the needs of the agency and their team, and a persons performance.

This job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing a Reasonable Accommodation.

Salary: $100,000 to $140,000 annually

The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employees/applicants background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

About the Agencyhttps://www.neon-nyc.com/

Part of the IPG Health Network, Neon is a full-service healthcare agency that lights the way with innovative creative solutions to the biggest challenges of life-changing brands. With a boutique agency feel backed by big network resources, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Neon works across a number of audiences and channels - from HCP and DTC/DTP to digital engagement, patient support and more. The agency delivers a diversified offering and depth of expertise that includes strategic planning, medical strategy, health literacy, engagement planning, user experience, technology and development, branding and design.

For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

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