Art Director / Creative Director - Motion Graphics & Interactivity

Art Director / Creative Director - Motion Graphics & Interactivity
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Art Director / Creative 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 / Creative 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 that all visual output, from storyboards to interactive video interfaces, meets the highest levels of creative and strategic excellence.

You’ll combine creative leadership with strategic thinking, particularly in shaping our approach to interactive experiences and motion graphics. You’ll review and sign off on key deliverables while guiding the creative development of complex medical communication projects.

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 across the
-
- animation pipeline.

Ensure all assets are designed with motion and interactivity in mind, integrating seamlessly into After Effects and 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 project management teams.

What We’re Looking For

6+ years of professional experience in art or creative direction, with proven leadership experience.

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) and Figma, with a strong grasp of animation principles and production 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.

Comfortable with
- facing responsibilities and confident presenting creative decisions.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, particularly with international, remote teams.

Fluent English (written and spoken).

Experience with Windows-based workflows (not Mac).

Nice to Have

Experience creating or directing interactive video or multimedia experiences.

Experience in healthcare or
- related visual communication.

Rigging or advanced motion design skills.

Availability to work on a US schedule (12 pm – 8:30 pm CET).

Ready to bring science to life through design and interactivity?

Join Blue
Novius

as a
- time, remote creative professional.

Lead
- impact projects with top global pharma brands and be part of a collaborative, curious team that values clarity, creativity, and continuous learning.

Apply now!

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