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McKesson Corporation - Design Director - BrandLocation: Columbus, OhioWhile professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.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, and execute marketing, communications, and sales collaterals in various media, including, but not limited to, print, digital, website, events, and video. The Design Director will manage and inspire the creative team and present the visual brand strategy to senior leaders and executives. They will also champion employee and partner adherence to brand guidelines.Role and ResponsibilitiesLead and develop talentFoster an environment of creativity and collaboration, evaluating tools and resources, and retaining top talent as neededCollaborate within the department and across CoverMyMedsDevelop and refine the brand's visual identity and design strategy ensuring all creative outputs and campaigns align with our company's vision and strategic prioritiesEnsure successful implementation of creative projects from concept through to completion, maintaining high standards for designProvide support on brand identity to internal stakeholders and agency partnersEvolve our company's brand architecture through organic and M&A growthReview outputs with Brand and Creative team to ensure brand compliancePromote brand standards for the company, identifying new opportunities to enhance the brand across all mediumsOccasionally take an active design role in various projects by leading design efforts and offering creative insights on internal and external initiatives and campaignsEstablish the brand's visual identity, set the overall creative direction, and review design executions for brand adherence and consistencyOversee the creative department budgetManage freelance resources and vendor/agency relationships effectivelyMinimum Job QualificationsEducation/Training: 4-year degree in design/creative educationPortfolio: As part of the evaluation process, we will need to see examples of your work via a portfolio or website - REQUIREDBusiness Experience: 3+ years of experience managing senior creatives or project leaders; 10+ years in a creative leadership role with a proven track record of managing a creative team; 2+ years in healthcare or B2B marketingCritical Knowledge/Skills: Strong leadership skills to manage your team and key stakeholders; Strong, brand-driven portfolio showcasing a range of conceptual to executional projects; Ability to establish and manage design systems, establishing creative templates and efficiencies for scalability#J-18808-Ljbffr