At Genworth and CareScout, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need careand we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. We value all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
POSITION TITLE
Sr Manager, Art Direction
POSITION LOCATION
This position is available to Richmond, Virginia area residents as hybrid/in-office applicants.
YOUR ROLE
The Integrated Communications team serves as a trusted advisor to our business leaders and associates, working together to build strong brands by providing insightful and helpful information to associates, customers, the media, and the general public.
We are looking for a visual design leader and art director who brings a strong vision for building the look and feel of a new brand and the individual creative chops to bring that vision to life. They will own Genworth and CareScout’s visual design system development, maintenance, and implementation. This role will be responsible for applying their expertise individually, as well as leading and developing a small team of graphic designers. This is a new role, so the ideal candidate will be excited by the prospect of establishing systems and processes that allow the graphic design team and their clients to work effectively and efficiently. This role will report to the SVP, Communication, Brand, and Transformation.
What you will be doing
Leading the intake, execution, and review of all digital and print design needs for the enterprise for both the CareScout and Genworth brands, including social media content (static & video), ad campaigns, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, emails, clickable PDFs, conference booth settings, etc.
Workshopping new ideas with cross-functional teams in order to create innovative and impactful design solutions
Further developing the CareScout visual design system to meet evolving needs as the brand grows in scope
Reviewing all design content for adherence to the CareScout and Genworth visual systems
Partnering with the product, UX, and web teams to design best-in-class digital properties
Act as a resource for the enterprise in designing compelling and professional external presentations
Developing the skillsets of a small team of graphic designers
Contribute ideas as part of the Integrated Communications team to bring content alive for all of our audiences, with full understanding of the requirements and the focus audience
Other duties as assigned
What you bring:
5+ years’ experience in an art direction role, including owning the development and implementation of a visual system and the systems and process to support consistent application of the system
5+ years’ experience in a people leadership role, including organizational design, workflow management, capacity planning, and skill development
12+ years’ experience as a graphic designer, including developing and implementing visual systems and managing design client relationships to understand needs, deliver timely quality work in line with expectations
A strong portfolio of varied design projects that you've led from inception to execution
Exceptional oral and written communications skills, including Office365 (especially Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
HTML and CSS skills a plus
Strategic thinker and hands-on individual who can take projects from concept to implementation in a complex, matrixed team environment
Experience with accessible visual design, data visualization, and designing in multiple platforms (e.g. Figma, Adobe suite)
Able to manage a high-energy environment and multiple deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
The Integrated Communications team serves as a trusted advisor to our business leaders and associates, working together to provide helpful information and tools to Genworth associates, distributors and policyholders, as well as the media.
We know we can’t deliver on our purpose unless we deliver for our associates. That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, camaraderie, rewarding work, community involvement, and a focus on our associates’ well-being. We know each associate contributes in their own unique way, and we’re dedicated to supporting every one of them in reaching their full potential.