Art Director – Motion Graphics & Interactivity Lisboa

Art Director – Motion Graphics & Interactivity
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Art Director – Motion Graphics & Interactivity

About Us

At Blue
Novius , we transform complex medical and scientific information into explainer videos and interactive experiences that inspire, educate, and engage . Our clients include many of the world’s top 100 pharmaceutical companies, and our work helps global audiences understand innovations that directly impact healthcare and lives.

We’re not just creating visuals - we’re shaping how science and medicine are communicated worldwide.

The Role

We're seeking an Art Director to lead the creative vision of our motion graphics and interactivity team. This is a leadership role where you'll set creative standards, drive innovation, and ensure all visual output—from storyboards to interactive video interfaces—meets the highest levels of creative and strategic excellence.

You’ll have direct
- facing responsibilities, reviewing and signing off on key deliverables while guiding the creative development of complex medical communication projects. Your role combines creative leadership with strategic thinking , particularly in shaping our approach to interactive experiences and motion graphics.

What you'll do

• Lead the visual development process across projects, establishing creative standards and innovative approaches to medical storytelling
• Review, refine, and sign off on
  - facing design deliverables, ensuring they exceed expectations
• Mentor and guide designers on both creative and technical aspects, fostering growth and consistency
• Translate complex medical and scientific data into visuals that balance creativity with clarity
• Collaborate with design leads, medical writers, and project managers to optimize workflows in the
  -
  - animation pipeline
• Ensure all assets are designed with motion and interactivity in mind, integrating seamlessly into After Effects/Figma workflows
• Champion UX methodologies (design thinking,
  - centered design) in interactive projects to ensure intuitive user experiences
• Act as a key point of contact for
  - related questions, maintaining clear communication across creative and PM teams
  

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of professional experience in graphic design, motion graphics, or art direction, with proven leadership experience
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) and Figma, with a strong grasp of animation principles and pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to set creative direction, establish visual standards, and inspire teams to exceed expectations
• Proven ability to apply UX frameworks (design thinking,
  - centered design) to interactive and
  - driven projects
• Experience creating or directing interactive video or multimedia experiences; familiarity with platforms such as Vimeo Interactive Studio, Articulate Storyline, H5P, Eko, or similar is a plus
• Comfortable with
  - facing responsibilities and confident presenting creative decisions
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of elevating design teams
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with international, remote teams
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Windows-based workflow experience (not Mac)



Nice to have

• Experience in healthcare or
  - related visual communication.
• Rigging or advanced motion skills.
• Availability in Europe (12 pm – 8:30 pm CET).

The Offer

• Full-time, Remote
• Lead
  - impact projects with top global pharma brands
• Learn more:
• Join a collaborative, curious team that values clarity, creativity, and continuous learning

Apply now and help us bring science to life through design and interactivity