Manager, Art Direction and Creative Services

About the role

Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking a Manager, Art Direction and Creative Services to lead the creative development, art direction, and execution of visual experiences that promote and enhance Blue Cross of Idaho and its affiliates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development, art direction, and execution of visual experiences that promote and enhance Blue Cross of Idaho and its affiliates.
• Manage the design, UX, and creative services team responsible for delivering high-quality creative work across print, digital, social, web, video, photography, presentations, and other brand touchpoints.
• Serve as the creative leader responsible for translating brand and marketing strategies into compelling visual storytelling and creative execution.
• Provide hands-on art direction, creative coaching, and team leadership while ensuring creative work is delivered efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with established brand standards.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Marketing, User Experience Design, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Required Experience: Seven or more years of experience in creative services, graphic design, art direction, brand marketing, UX/UI design, or related fields.
• Depth of Experience: Should encompass experience leading, mentoring, or managing creative and/or UX teams, developing and executing creative concepts across digital, print, web, social, video, and integrated marketing channels, working within brand standards and visual identity systems, managing creative workflows, project prioritization, and cross-functional business partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a house-of-brands or multi-brand environment.
• Experience leading both creative design and UX/UI functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and related creative tools.
• Experience supporting integrated marketing campaigns, sponsorship activations, and digital experiences.
• Familiarity with Workfront, Agile, Scrum, or similar project management methodologies.

Benefits

We offer a robust package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, community service and self-care days, medical/dental/vision/pharmacy insurance, 401(k) matching and non-contributory plan, life insurance, short and long term disability, education reimbursement, employee assistance plan (EAP), adoption assistance program and paid family leave program.

Pay

A good faith estimate of the current pay range is $96,183 to $144,275. The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance).

Schedule

This role allows for a flexible hybrid schedule (onsite Meridian Idaho campus and work-from-home).