Lead with vision. Inspire with creativity. Design results that make an impact.

Physicians Mutual is looking for a Design Director to lead our in-house graphic design team and elevate our brand across digital and physical media.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who cares deeply about craft, clarity and consistency, and knows how to lead a team that delivers all three. You’ll guide designers, shape art direction, establish and champion best practices, and ensure our work is visually compelling, strategically aligned, compliant and effective.

An ideal candidate balances teaching with continuous learning. If you’re equally comfortable mentoring a team, directing campaigns, implementing the latest technologies and contributing hands-on to high-impact work, this role is for you.

Lead and Grow the Design Team

• Manage, mentor and develop a team of six designers

• Set a high bar for quality, consistency and craft

• Provide thoughtful feedback, coaching and performance guidance

Drive Art Direction

• Oversee design for integrated campaigns across print, digital and interactive media

• Partner closely with copywriters to design effective materials based on business and stakeholder input

• Uphold brand alignment and advancement throughout projects

• Lead and contribute hands-on to priority and highly visible projects

Strengthen the Brand System

• Maintain and evolve brand standards across all channels
• Oversee the Brand Design Guide and its evolution

• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, compliant and reflect the brand

Optimize Workflow and Processes

• Build and refine workflows that improve speed, clarity and quality

• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage priorities and capacity

• Create scalable systems and processes (templates, libraries, communications)

Drive Innovation

• Explore and implement new tools and technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency and creative output

• Continuously improve how the team operates and the projects they deliver

• 7+ years of experience in visual, brand, interactive, marketing and digital design

• 3+ years leading or managing creative teams

• A portfolio that exhibits strategic thinking and high-quality execution across channels

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma

Strong understanding of: 

• Brand systems and visual design
• User experience and user interface design best practices
• Typography, color and the application of core design principles across print and digital media
• Website optimization, performance and accessibility standards (WCAG)

You’re someone who:

• Guides with clarity and raises the bar for others
• Balances big-picture thinking with attention to detail
• Communicates ideas effectively and collaborates well across teams
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability and a commitment to continued improvement

What Success Looks Like:

• Your team consistently delivers high-quality, on-brand creative on time
• Creative output is strategic, effective and visually engaging
• Design processes are documented, clear, efficient and scalable
• Stakeholders trust and value the design team as a strategic partner
• The team grows in capability, confidence and craft

Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us® is about.

The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Physicians Life Insurance Company and Physicians Select Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance, and pet insurance. Physicians Life provides important life insurance, Medicare Supplement insurance and coverage for funeral pre-planning. Physicians Select Insurance Company additionally offers exclusive Medicare Supplement insurance.

Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.

But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer satisfaction rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.