Creative Director – Communications Position Available In Monroe, New York

Job Description:

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any othercare provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we worktogether to put the needs of the patient first, we are alsodedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensationand comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and yourfamily, now and in the future. And with continuing education andadvancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long,successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environmentthat supports innovation, is committed to ending racism andsupporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides theresources you need to succeed. Benefits Highlights

Medical:

Multiple plan options.

Dental:

Delta Dental or reimbursementaccount for flexible coverage.

Vision:

Affordable plan withnational network.

Pre-Tax Savings:

HSA and FSAs for eligibleexpenses.

Retirement:

Competitive retirement package to secureyour future. Responsibilities The Communications Department isresponsible to build, grow and protect Mayo Clinic’s reputation ina way that shapes the external environment and nurtures the cultureto help achieve the mission of the organization. Departmentfunctions consist of reputation management including thoughtleadership and issues/crisis response; client communications andengagement programs; staff engagement; content and channels;government and community engagement; strategy and insights; visualcommunications, and communications services. The Creative Directorwithin the Communications Department, leads and inspires a talentedteam of designers, illustrators, and visual artists to deliverinnovative, high-quality creative solutions. This leader isresponsible for developing and executing visual strategies thatsupport Mayo Clinic’s brand objectives, audience insights, andproject goals. The work will include translating vision intocompelling concepts for both static and digital campaigns, events,executive engagement, and enterprise initiatives.

KeyResponsibilities:

Creative Leadership:

Lead and inspire a team ofdesigners, illustrators, and visual artists to produce innovativeand high-quality creative work.

Strategic Vision:

Develop andexecute visual strategies that align with brand objectives,audience insights, and project goals.

Concept and ExecutionDevelopment:

Ability to translate vision into the creation andexecution of compelling concepts for static and digital campaigns,events, executive engagement and enterprise initiatives as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with executive,communications and marketing teams to ensure alignment of visualstorytelling with messaging and business goals.

ContributorMindset:

Assist in the design and execution of creative needsincluding facilitation of photo shoots with internal team andvendors.

Project Oversight:

Excellence in managing multipleprojects simultaneously, balancing creative vision with tightdeadlines and budget constraints.

Executive Client & StakeholderCommunication:

Present ideas, concepts, and final work tostakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively.

TrendAwareness:

Stay up to date with design trends, emergingtechnologies, and industry best practices to keep the brandvisually fresh and competitive. Qualifications

• Requires amaster’s degree in a related field plus 5 years of relevant workexperience; or a bachelors degree in a related field plus 7 yearsof relevant work experience.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication,or a related field

Preferred Technical Proficiency:

Expertise inAdobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects), Sketch, Figma, or other relevant design tools.

• Leadership Abilities:

  Proven experience in leading, mentoring, andmanaging creative teams.

Conceptual Thinking:

Strong ability totranslate abstract ideas into powerful visual materials andcampaigns.

Project Management:

Ability to handle multipleprojects with efficiency and precision.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present anddefend creative ideas effectively at the executive level.

• Adaptability:

  Ability to pivot and adjust creative strategies basedon feedback, data insights, and market trends.

• Strong written andoral communication skills. Ability to communicate in a way thatcreates clarity, simplifies messages, and aligns withorganizational strategy. Knowledge of channels for communicationand the ability to build effective communication and engagementstrategies.
• Strong alignment with Mayos core values.

Relationshiporiented, high performing individual with a strong balance of EQand IQ. Demonstrates executive presence and servant leadership.

Must possess strong leadership, business, analytical, oral andwritten communication, presentation skills, and superiorinterpersonal skills to facilitate effective relationships bothwithin and outside of Mayo Clinic.

• Successful history of workingeffectively in a complex, matrixed and collaborative environmentthat expects and promotes teamwork.

Strong strategic judgment.

Ability to evaluate and improve upon existing processes anddevelop/implement new processes where appropriate. Must demonstrateability to manage sensitive/confidential/proprietary information.

Ability to work across an organization with excellent communicationand customer service orientation. Ability to prioritize andcommunicate priorities in alignment with strategy. CompensationDetail $156,166 – $226,449 / year