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Avalere Health

Creative Director

Chicago, IL

This role partners closely with Client Services, Strategy, Production, and Science & Medicine to ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

Avalere Health

Creative Director

Chicago, IL · Remote

This role partners closely with Client Services, Strategy, Production, and Science & Medicine to ... talent with freelance support. • Creates a team culture that values creativity, bravery ...

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Creative Director

Washington, DC · Remote

This role partners closely with Client Services, Strategy, Production, and Science & Medicine to ... talent with freelance support. • Creates a team culture that values creativity, bravery ...

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Creative Director

New York, NY · Remote

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Creative Director

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

This role partners closely with Client Services, Strategy, Production, and Science & Medicine to ... talent with freelance support. • Creates a team culture that values creativity, bravery ...

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Creative Director

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

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How much do freelance science animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance science animation in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Science Animation vs Scientific Illustrator?

AspectFreelance Science AnimationScientific Illustrator
CredentialsOften requires skills in animation software, basic science knowledge, and portfolioRequires art training, scientific knowledge, and portfolio
Work EnvironmentFreelance, remote or client-site projectsFreelance or employed, often in studios or academic settings
Industry UsageUsed for educational videos, scientific visualization, and mediaUsed for textbooks, scientific publications, and exhibits
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap in visual science communicationSimilar audience seeking detailed scientific visuals

Freelance Science Animators focus on creating animated visualizations of scientific concepts, often for videos or interactive media, requiring animation skills and science knowledge. Scientific Illustrators produce detailed static images for publications and exhibits, emphasizing traditional art skills and scientific accuracy. Both roles serve science communication but differ in medium and technical approach.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Science Animation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Creative Director

Avalere Health

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About the role
The Creative Director is responsible for leading creative excellence across assigned brands 
and accounts. This role partners closely with Client Services, Strategy, Production, and 
Science & Medicine to deliver innovative, strategically grounded creative solutions that 
exceed client expectations and drive business growth. The Creative Director guides the 
creative team in the conception, development, and execution of campaigns that express 
brand personality with craft, content integrity, and high production value. This role also 
plays a critical part in fostering a team culture built on creativity, bravery, inclusion, and 
diversity of thought. 
 
Specific experience in Gene Therapy/Sickle Cell, Rare Disease, and Multi-Cultural Marketing preferred. 
What you'll do
 Lead the Business
Leads creative work across assigned agency accounts, guiding the development of branddefining campaigns 
   and multi-channel creative initiatives.
Translates briefs into strategic creative direction that connects brand objectives to highimpact creative solutions.
Owns brand-level messaging architecture and visual identity, ensuring clarity, consistency, and differentiation
Directs multiple workstreams and team members, providing strategic oversight across 
   channels and deliverables.
Participates in staffing decisions, creative planning, and long-term brand resourcing needs
Ensures creative quality and consistency across all touchpoints, reinforcing brand integrity
Actively participates in pitch teams, contributing creative strategy and ideas to support new business efforts.
 
Creative Excellence
Plays a leading role in the conceptual development of client campaigns and agency pitches.
Directs the creative team through the concepting process, reviewing work and providing feedback that distills,
   sharpens, and elevates ideas.
Leverages AI to enhance creative exploration, streamline tactical work, and spark innovative thinking.
Brings fresh, original, and forward-looking creative ideas rooted in brand strategy and audience insight.
Ensures that tactical executions deliver on the campaign idea, brand strategy, and communication objectives.
Partners with copy, art, strategy, and medical teams to streamline direction and unify creative output.
Creates and manages brand guidelines, narrative frameworks, and style guides.
Builds trust with clients through creative excellence, strategic thinking, and confident leadership.
Team Leadership
Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance on creative craft, 
   presentation skills, and leadership capabilities.
Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance support.
Creates a team culture that values creativity, bravery, experimentation, and diverse perspectives
Ensures equitable distribution of opportunities and fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment.
Engages with senior creative leadership to ensure internal reviews strengthen the work.

Client Partnership
Participates in brand planning meetings and provides creative leadership that influences strategic direction.
Leads creative presentations to clients, articulating creative strategy, rationale, and expected impact.
Represents creative on-site during photo shoots, video shoots, VO sessions, and production touchpoints -
   guiding decisions and protecting creative intent.
Receives client feedback, interprets asks, and directs the team on revisions that remain strategically sound and
   creatively strong.
May participate in MLR review to present work, defend agency decisions, and co-create solutions that meet
   regulatory requirements.
Influences client strategy by establishing credibility, understanding business needs, and identifying future
   opportunities.

Cultural & Industry Fluency
Demonstrates deep fluency in design trends, typography, photography, illustration, film, animation, and 
   emerging visual languages.
Tracks cultural trends, healthcare industry shifts, competitive landscapes, and media evolution to inform 
   creative direction.
Shares trend insights with agency and brand teams, elevating collective understanding and inspiring 
   fresh thinking.
Advocates for best practices across mediums-digital, social, experiential, print, motion, and integrated 
   campaigns.
Pilots new tools, technologies, and processes that improve creativity or operational efficiency
Encourages cross-discipline collaboration to strengthen creative delivery and innovation. 
   Operational Leadership
Oversees operational readiness for major launches, ensuring alignment across creative, account, medical,
   strategy, and production.
Partners with account and finance leads to manage scope, budgets, timelines, and profitability.
Anticipates resourcing needs, redistributing assignments to avoid bottlenecks and support team wellbeing
Establishes quality assurance standards and ensures all creative deliverables meet compliance 
   requirements.
Guides teams in balancing creative ambition with operational efficiency.
Shapes operational strategies for new business efforts, including staffing plans and delivery models
About you
  Specific experience in Gene Therapy/Sickle Cell, Rare Disease, and Multi-Cultural Marketing preferred. 
11-14 years of creative experience in healthcare advertising, integrated marketing, or a related field.
Demonstrated success leading concept development and delivering breakthrough creative work.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate creative strategy clearly and persuasively.
Experience managing and developing creative teams at multiple levels.
Deep understanding of pharmaceutical and regulatory environments (MLR familiarity preferred) pairing scientific       accuracy with emotional impact.
Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills.
Proficiency with design and creative technology tools, including AI.
 
$170,000 - $200,000 a year
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