Senior Art Director

Overview

You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many! At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Senior Art Director position today!

As a Senior Art Director at Galen College of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the visual identity of Galen College of Nursing, leading the internal design team and working with agency partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compelling visual content that aligns with and elevates our brand. In collaboration with the Creative Director, VP Marketing & Communications and other key stakeholders you will help proactively guide the management of the Galen brand and the evolution of a growing institution.

This role leads visual creative projects, guiding teams to develop high-impact campaigns by defining art direction, presenting concepts, managing budgets/timelines, collaborating with stakeholders and cross-departmentally, ensuring brand consistency, and overseeing production.

• Oversee the daily operations of the design team, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, ensuring high standards of design excellence.
• Develop and implement innovative design strategies that support Galen College of Nursing’s brand and marketing objectives.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and other stakeholders to define visual direction and maintain brand consistency across all projects.
• Collaborate with the Content Marketing Manager and Director of Communications to create compelling and engaging multi-media content.
• Work closely with Galen’s agency of record and various third-party photographers, videographers, and other creatives to produce cohesive and impactful campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions.
• Create compelling visual content for a variety of mediums and platforms, including digital, print, social media, and video.
• Oversee the production of marketing materials and campus support, ensuring quality control and brand consistency.
• Stay updated on design trends, tools, and technologies, integrating them into the creative process as appropriate.
• Present design concepts to senior leadership and stakeholders, effectively communicating the creative vision and rationale.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in graphic design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful design strategies in a higher education or healthcare setting is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design styles, mediums, and projects, as well as an ability to execute (and direct others to execute) brand system standards across the spectrum of marketing mediums.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and other relevant design software.
• Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability…