Lead with vision. Inspire with creativity. Design results that impact.Physicians Mutual is looking for a Design Director to lead our in-house graphic design team and utilize our brand and visual identity across digital and physical media.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who cares deeply about craft, clarity, and consistency, and knows how to lead a team that delivers all three. You’ll guide designers, shape art direction, establish and champion best practices and processes, and ensure our work is not only visually compelling, but strategically aligned, compliant, and effective.An ideal candidate will teach as much as they learn. If you’re equally comfortable mentoring a team, directing campaigns, implementing the latest technologies and rolling up your sleeves on high-impact work, this role is for you. Lead & Grow the Design Team • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 6 designers• Set a high bar for quality, consistency, and craft• Provide thoughtful feedback, coaching, and performance guidanceDrive Art Direction• Lead design for integrated campaigns across print, digital, and interactive• Partner closely with copy and marketing to design cohesive, effective materials• Ensure brand alignment and advancement throughout projects• Lead and contribute hands-on to priority and high-visibility projectsStrengthen the Brand System• Maintain and evolve brand standards across all channels, overseeing the Brand Design Guide an System and its evolution• Ensure all work is accurate, compliant, and on-brandImprove How Work Gets Done• Build and refine workflows that improve speed, clarity, and quality• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage priorities and capacity• Create scalable systems and processes (templates, libraries, communications)Drive Innovation• Explore and implement new tools and technologies—including AI• Continuously improve how the team works and the projects they delivers• 7+ years of experience in visual, brand, interactive, marketing, and digital design• 3+ years leading or managing creative teams• A portfolio that exhibits strategic thinking and high-quality execution across channels• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma• Strong understanding of: Brand systems and visual designUser experience and User interface design best practicesTypography, color, and the application of core design concepts across print and digital mediaWebsite optimization, performance, and accessibility standards (WCAG)You’re someone who:Leads with clarity and raises the bar for othersBalances big-picture thinking with attention to detailCommunicates ideas effectively and collaborates well across teamsThrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple prioritiesIs curious, adaptable, and always looking for better ways to workWhat Success Looks Like:Your team consistently delivers high-quality, on-brand work—on timeCreative output is strategic, effective, and visually engagingDesign processes are documented, clear, efficient, and scalableStakeholders trust and value the design team as a key partnerThe team grows in capability, confidence, and craftHealth. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us® is about. The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Physicians Life Insurance Company and Physicians Select Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance, and pet insurance. Physicians Life provides important life insurance, Medicare Supplement insurance and coverage for funeral pre-planning. Physicians Select Insurance Company additionally offers exclusive Medicare Supplement insurance.Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future. But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer satisfaction rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.
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Design Director