Associate Creative Director - Remote

Associate Creative Director - Remote

04 Nov 2024
New York, New york city 00000 New york city USA

Associate Creative Director - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Who We AreOptum is a global company at the unique intersection of fintech & healthcare. We’re on a mission to build a world where everyone can afford to get and stay healthy. The work you do will reach millions of people and improve health outcomes through seamless, delightful experiences that empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being.About Starship StudioStarship Studio is Optum’s consumer experience team. We’re launching a new brand and product dedicated to reimagining the future of benefits- from HSAs and FSAs to lifestyle benefits offered by your employer.Our team is small but mighty. We operate with the speed of a startup and with the backing of a Fortune 4 company. This unique combination allows us to bring big ideas to life quickly and tap Optum’s incredible network to make real impact. If you’re a visionary who’s passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to join a creative, dynamic team that’s improving the health and well-being of millions.What You’ll DoWe’re looking for an Associate Creative Director who thrives on hands-on design work and brings a visionary approach to directing projects. This role combines strategic thinking with creative execution-someone as comfortable in the weeds of design software as they are in front of a team, setting direction and inspiring the work. If you’re a passionate designer and director who loves to create and lead, this could be the perfect role for you.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

Design Execution

Lead by example, contributing directly to design projects across various media (emails, digital, and print)

Develop innovative and visually engaging concepts that align with our brand strategy and elevate our creative output

Creative Direction (Design & Writing)

Set and communicate the visual and verbal direction for the brand and specific campaigns

Lead a team of designers and writers, providing constructive feedback to push their work to the next level

Drive brainstorming sessions and workshops to keep creativity flowing, enabling the team to produce breakthrough ideas

Collaboration and Strategy

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product, Design, and Writing to ensure the creative aligns with broader company goals

Participate in planning meetings to understand campaign objectives, target audiences, and timelines

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and proactively bring new ideas to the table to keep our brand on the cutting edge

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in design and creative direction at a creative agency or in-house team

5+ years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma (bonus points for motion design or illustration)

5+ years of experience creating presentations and showcasing work to clients and/or leadership teams

3+ years of experience in project management, including solid individual and team time management on multiple work-streams

Proven portfolio that showcases your eye for good design, writing, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Solid understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles

Demonstrated collaboration in a remote-first environment and enjoy sharing work early and often

Proven comfortability with the ambiguity that comes with working on an early-stage brand

Proven self-starter-there’s always something you want to do, learn, and grow in

Perks of the job:

Chance to build something beautiful and impactful that reaches millions of users

Monthly spending money as part of testing our new product

Foundational role within a growing Creative team led by ex-Apple, Uber, frog, and Red Antler leaders

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and growth opportunities

Flexible working hours and remote work options (within U.S.)

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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