Associate Director, Design Strategy & Brand Tools

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Creative & Brand Strategy, the Associate Director of Graphic Design and Brand Tools is responsible for driving creative excellence of BMS brand across key enterprise platforms, while also stewarding the implementation of tools across Corporate Communications and Affairs that democratize design, elevating the collective brand output across the organization. The Associate Director will serve as a creative consultant across in- house teams that deliver initiatives connected to the corporate brand. They are an exceptional designer that works well within a fast-paced environment, while negotiating priorities to protect the creative development process. The role requires a leader who is a passionate designer, creative director and great collaborator across teams, to ensure all Communicators are equipped to drive creative excellence. This role will partner closely with the design, omni-channel and brand studio production teams to ensure all creative strategy, execution and tools connect to broader brand strategy, principles and guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years corporate or agency experience in design
• Degree in Graphic Design/Advertising/Marketing/Communications
• Exceptional collaboration skills and outstanding communication skills
• Portfolio demonstrates a body of work encompassing 360 creative campaigns (content and advertising) with knowledge of new media formats
• A strong understanding of design, copy, and photography/videography best practices
• An intimate understanding of brand development and multichannel communications concepts
• Experience in directing photography, illustration and video
• Comfortable with explaining concepts to cross functional teams
• Passionate about brands, ideas, storytelling, and experiential
• Experience with a variety of software and digital platform; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead design and creative direction for internal and external corporate brand, supporting Tier 1& 2 enterprise initiatives, while leading Tier 3.
• Collaborate closely with designers, content creators and agency partners to drive creative direction.
• Work with external agency partners on design projects that link to corporate brand.
• Responsible for the creative design aesthetic and ensuring assets adhere to brand guidelines
• Enforces companywide brand standards to maintain the design integrity of internal and external marketing materials and communications
• Drive discovery, development and implementation of design tools that elevate creative across high frequency and visible platforms such as PowerPoint presentation and digital design.
• Collaborates on artistic direction of corporate content across omni-channel (internal and external).
• Works efficiently and effectively with Project Manager to keep projects on track and meet deadlines necessary to achieve business goals and objectives

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree