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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!

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Position Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Position Requirements:

• 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 to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an agile work environment.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Senior Art Director

Galen College of Nursing