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Get Access To All JobsABOUT AVALERE HEALTH
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
- Independently conceptualize, develop and design content based on strategic direction on digital tactics
- Work with senior art staff and copywriters to develop concept and layout for client, in-house, and new business projects
- Work with senior art staff to develop conceptual abilities
- Prepare detailed layouts and storyboards
- Timely turn around on assignments
- Work with in-house art department/studio as well as outside suppliers for completion of comps
- Work closely with the editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects are completed according to deadlines
- Create and format content
- Handles multiple projects simultaneously while working under tight deadlines
- Possesses strong time management skills and is highly organized
- Fosters positive relationships between creative and other agency functional areas. Encourages strong collaborative relationships with account management and other areas.
- Will execute initial concepts through to final completion.
- Manages and leads entry-level designers/art directors. Allocate appropriate personnel and outsource freelancers, as appropriate, for all creative assignments
- Monitors overall quality of agency creative output and provides direction and leadership
- Present creative in client meetings as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
- A digital portfolio of creative samples is required. Pharmaceutical marketing samples preferred
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum 4-8 year’s creative/creative management experience with a digital agency
- Pharmaceutical and/or medical device experience preferred
- Proficient in Figma
- Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable working under pressure within tight deadlines
- Advanced Adobe Creative Suite experience, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a commitment to superior quality
- Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced experience with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.
ABOUT AVALERE HEALTH
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
- Independently conceptualize, develop and design content based on strategic direction on digital tactics
- Work with senior art staff and copywriters to develop concept and layout for client, in-house, and new business projects
- Work with senior art staff to develop conceptual abilities
- Prepare detailed layouts and storyboards
- Timely turn around on assignments
- Work with in-house art department/studio as well as outside suppliers for completion of comps
- Work closely with the editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects are completed according to deadlines
- Create and format content
- Handles multiple projects simultaneously while working under tight deadlines
- Possesses strong time management skills and is highly organized
- Fosters positive relationships between creative and other agency functional areas. Encourages strong collaborative relationships with account management and other areas.
- Will execute initial concepts through to final completion.
- Manages and leads entry-level designers/art directors. Allocate appropriate personnel and outsource freelancers, as appropriate, for all creative assignments
- Monitors overall quality of agency creative output and provides direction and leadership
- Present creative in client meetings as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
- A digital portfolio of creative samples is required. Pharmaceutical marketing samples preferred
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum 4-8 year’s creative/creative management experience with a digital agency
- Pharmaceutical and/or medical device experience preferred
- Proficient in Figma
- Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable working under pressure within tight deadlines
- Advanced Adobe Creative Suite experience, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a commitment to superior quality
- Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced experience with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.
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Target in-house brand teams at large companies
Large corporations with established legal and HR infrastructure sponsor visas far more reliably than small agencies. In-house Senior Art Directors at tech, retail, and consumer brands face fewer sponsorship hurdles than those at boutique creative shops.
Confirm your degree field before applying
USCIS requires your degree to align with the creative direction role. A fine arts, graphic design, or visual communications degree is straightforward. An unrelated degree can complicate your petition, so clarify your case with an immigration attorney early.
Ask about the LCA process during final interviews
Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer has filed Labor Condition Applications before. An employer unfamiliar with the LCA filing process signals they may lack the infrastructure to sponsor your H-1B petition without significant delays.
Build a portfolio that documents creative leadership
USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. A portfolio demonstrating brand strategy, team direction, and concept development strengthens the specialty occupation argument beyond just showing finished creative work.
Australians should explore the E-3 visa path
Australian citizens can bypass the H-1B lottery entirely using the E-3 visa. Senior Art Director roles qualify as specialty occupations under E-3 requirements, and the visa can be obtained at a U.S. consulate in Australia without waiting for an annual lottery.
Use Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors
Not every employer listing a Senior Art Director role will sponsor visas. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table and helping you focus your effort where it counts.
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Find Senior Art Director JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Art Director role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Senior Art Director roles consistently qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in graphic design, fine arts, visual communications, or a related field. USCIS has approved petitions for this title across advertising, tech, and media industries. The key is that the degree requirement must be genuine and documented in the job description, not just preferred.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my visa as a Senior Art Director?
Most successful H-1B petitions for Senior Art Director roles are backed by a bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, advertising, or visual communications. A degree in an unrelated field, such as business or biology, can complicate the petition because USCIS evaluates whether the degree directly relates to the duties. If your degree doesn't match, an immigration attorney can assess whether work experience can help bridge the gap under USCIS equivalency rules.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Senior Art Director?
In-house creative teams at large technology companies, consumer goods brands, entertainment studios, and major advertising holding companies are the most active sponsors. These employers have dedicated immigration counsel and established processes for H-1B filings. Smaller independent agencies may be willing but often lack the infrastructure, which can lead to delays or errors in the petition process. Migrate Mate lists Senior Art Director roles specifically filtered by sponsorship history.
Can I get a Senior Art Director visa without entering the H-1B lottery?
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and allows biennial renewals indefinitely. Senior Art Director roles qualify under E-3's specialty occupation standard, and applications are processed directly at U.S. consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. Canadian and Mexican nationals may explore the TN visa, though art direction is not a listed TN category, making it a harder case. Non-Australian nationals outside the lottery generally need an employer with a cap-exempt status.
How competitive is the H-1B lottery for creative roles like Senior Art Director?
The H-1B lottery is the same across all occupations: in recent years USCIS has received over 400,000 registrations for 85,000 available slots, yielding a selection rate around 20 to 25 percent. Creative roles are not weighted differently than engineering or finance roles. If you aren't selected, your employer can re-register you the following year. Some employers also have cap-exempt status through university affiliations or nonprofit structures, which allows filing outside the lottery entirely.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Art Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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