Director, Graphic Design

Safety National•Saint Louis, MO

3d•$116,000 - $150,500•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will set the strategic visual direction for Safety National’s brand, serving as both a creative leader and people manager for a talented team of graphic design professionals. You will oversee the development of high-quality print and digital materials that effectively communicate Safety National’s message across a wide range of audiences and platforms. You will lead creative concept development, translating stakeholder needs into compelling visual solutions while ensuring brand consistency, artistic excellence, and operational efficiency. As a key liaison between internal partners and the design team, you will guide projects from intake through execution, balancing creative integrity with business objectives. You will also establish and enhance design processes, manage quality control, mentor and develop team members, and stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously elevate Safety National’s visual presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field preferred
Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.
10 or more years of relevant graphic design experience
Proven experience in a leadership role providing strategic oversight, planning, and team management
Strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of print and digital design work
Extensive experience managing multiple high-level design projects concurrently
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
Strong understanding of graphic design fundamentals including layout, color, typography, and composition
Working knowledge of print production processes, including CMYK vs. RGB, file formats, resolutions, and large-format signage
Ability to communicate, influence, and guide creative vision and strategy with internal stakeholders and leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and develop a team of design professionals
Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multimedia design including video planning, filming, and editing
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience managing external vendors
Knowledge of the insurance industry

Responsibilities

Set the strategic visual direction for Safety National’s brand
Serve as a creative leader and people manager
Oversee the development of high-quality print and digital materials
Lead creative concept development, translating stakeholder needs into compelling visual solutions
Ensure brand consistency, artistic excellence, and operational efficiency
Guide projects from intake through execution, balancing creative integrity with business objectives
Establish and enhance design processes
Manage quality control
Mentor and develop team members
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously elevate Safety National’s visual presence