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: www.Bluenovius. Com

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