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McKesson Corporation Design Director - Brand in Columbus, Ohio
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you. The Design Director will lead the overall brand visual-identity and design strategy, working closely with the Director of Brand Strategy and other key stakeholders to modernize and elevate our brand. This role will provide leadership and creative direction, develop visual brand guidelines, execute marketing, communications, and sales collaterals in various media, including, but not limited to, print, digital, website, events, and video. Design Director will manage and inspire the creative team, and present the visual brand strategy to senior leaders and executives. Design Director will also champion employee and partner adherence to brand guidelines. Role and Responsibilities Lead and develop talent Lead and foster an environment of creativity and collaboration, evaluating tools, resources and retaining top talent as needed Collaborate within department and across CoverMyMeds Brand Identity, Strategy and Management Develop and refine the brand's visual identity and design strategy ensuring all creative outputs and campaigns align with our company's vision and strategic priorities Ensure the successful implementation of creative projects from concept through to completion, maintaining high standards for design Provide support on brand identity to internal stakeholders and agency partners Brand Architecture Evolve our companies brand architecture through organic and M&A growth Ensure all elements are aligned to reinforce the brand's market position and achieve long-term business goals Review outputs with Brand and Creative team to ensure brand compliance Promote brand standards for the company, and identify new opportunities to enhance the brand across all mediums Hands-on Design Occasionally take an active design role in various projects by leading design efforts and offering creative insights on a variety of internal and external initiatives and campaigns Establish the brand's visual identity, set the overall creative direction, and review design executions for brand adherence and consistency Budget & Vendor Management Oversee the creative department budget Manage freelance resources and vendor/agency relationships effectively Minimum Job Qualifications: Education/Training 4-year degree in design/creative education Portfolio: As part of the evaluation process, we will need to see examples of your work via a portfolio or website - REQUIRED Business Experience 3+ years of experience managing senior creatives or project leaders. 10+ years in creative leadership role with a proven track record of managing a creative team. 2+ years in healthcare or B2B marketing Proven track record of managing a creative team, establishing visual identity guidelines and ensuring their adherence Critical Knowledge/Skills Leadership: Strong leadership skills to not only manage your team but also key stakeholders within the Marketing team and broader CoverMyMeds organization Creative Skills: Strong, brand-driven portfolio showcasing a range of conceptual to executional projects, as well as ability to establish and manage design systems, establishing creative templates and efficiencies for scalability T