Design Lead: Hands-On Brand Designer & Mentor

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield seeks a hands‑on Design Lead to shape the brand through strategic design, creative execution, and thoughtful innovation. You will produce high‑quality visual communications across print and digital channels while mentoring the team and guiding projects from concepto to delivery.

The role emphasizes brand standards, collaboration with Marketing and Corporate Communications, and responsible use of AI tools to improve speed and options without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, or related degree, or direct and applicable work experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape Wellmark’s brand through strategic design, creative execution, and thoughtful innovation.
• Lead design execution across print and digital channels in an agency‑like environment.
• Mentor and guide other designers, sharing expertise and influencing project progress.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Corporate Communications to maintain brand standards.

Skills

Creative leadership

Adobe Creative Cloud

Brand stewardship

Communication skills

Mentoring

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

HTML/CSS basics

Content management systems

Job description

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield seeks a hands‑on Design Lead to shape the brand through strategic design, creative execution, and thoughtful innovation. You will produce high‑quality visual communications across print and digital channels while mentoring the team and guiding projects from concepto to delivery.

The role emphasizes brand standards, collaboration with Marketing and Corporate Communications, and responsible use of AI tools to improve speed and options without compromising quality.