• Building out creative work where direction is incomplete or evolving • Translating ideas into clear, executable visual systems • Ensuring consistency and quality across channels • Plugging gaps between strategy, concept, and execution • Developing visual directions where limited or no clear creative exists • Interpreting loose concepts and translating them into strong, coherent design systems • Adapting and refining designs while maintaining creative integrity • Ensuring work is production-ready and aligned across formats and platforms

Senior Art Director Location: Remote, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and DC, United States Job Description: Description Senior Art Directors within the Crain Design Hub drive the visual execution and presentation of storytelling across Crain's portfolio, with a strong emphasis on digital-first design and multi-platform experiences. This role translates complex business journalism into compelling, audience-driven visual presentations while setting a high bar for creative quality and innovation. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role directly tied to revenue-generating work and editorial storytelling across the organization. Working in a centralized, fast-paced newsroom environment, this position primarily partners with Ad Solutions teams to concept and execute custom content and client-driven storytelling experiences, while also collaborating with editorial and audience teams on high-impact journalism and daily digital publishing. In addition to leading projects, this role will mentor team members, contribute to evolving creative workflows, and help shape cross-platform storytelling approaches across brands. Responsibilities ● Lead the design and delivery of high-quality visual storytelling across digital and print platforms, with a primary focus on digital-first execution. ● Concept and develop story presentations from pitch through publication, shaping how content is experienced across platforms. ● Partner with Ad Solutions to create custom content and client-driven storytelling, while collaborating with editorial and audience teams on cross-platform initiatives. ● Generate innovative design concepts and visual approaches that elevate storytelling and audience engagement. ● Translate complex information into clear, compelling visuals, including data-driven and interactive formats. ● Own project timelines and lead projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring stakeholder alignment and high-quality execution. ● Manage multiple projects and priorities within a high-volume production environment while maintaining efficient workflows. ● Mentor and support Art Directors and designers by providing feedback, guidance and creative direction. ● Contribute to team development by sharing best practices, helping onboard new tools and supporting adoption of AI-informed workflows. ● Present design concepts and articulate creative decisions to cross-functional stakeholders, including editorial and client teams. ● Apply strong news judgment and copy editing skills when shaping visual presentations ● Stay current with evolving digital design trends, tools and storytelling formats. Qualifications ● Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual journalism, or a related field. ● 7+ years of experience in news, editorial, or content-driven design environments, with a focus on digital-first storytelling. ● Strong portfolio demonstrating multi-platform design, audience-focused work and high-impact storytelling. ● Digital design expertise, with the ability to confidently shape how content is experienced across platforms. ● Proven ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visual experiences. ● Strong project management skills, with the ability to own multiple project timelines and drive work from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment. ● Advanced understanding of typography, layout, color and visual hierarchy. ● Experience designing for digital platforms, including responsive design and best practices for engagement and usability. ● Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); experience with motion, video or interactive tools (e.g., Ceros and Canva) is a plus. ● Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Arc XP or WordPress. ● Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across editorial, audience and client teams. ● Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom environment. ● Working knowledge of SEO and digital publishing best practices. ● Experience mentoring or guiding other designers in a collaborative environment. Location: Remote from an approved state listed below, or based in one of these Crain offices if within commuting distance: Chicago, Detroit, Houston or New York City. In office 3 days per week. Must be able to work CT or ET hours. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Pay Transparency Disclosure: The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance. #LI-LV1 #LI-hybrid #mid #marketing #full-time Brand Overview: Modern Healthcare is the industry's leading source of healthcare business and policy news, research and information. We report on important healthcare events and trends, as they happen, through our weekly print magazine, websites, e-newsletters, mobile products and events. Our readers use that information to make informed business decisions and lead their organizations to success. It's for this reason that Modern Healthcare magazine is ranked No. 1 in readership among healthcare executives. www.modernhealthcare.com @modrnhealthcr About Crain Communications: Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. 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We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC. - A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager's approval, subject to change. - Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week. Many positions will also include work done in "the field." Depending on the role, this may include conducting in-person interviews, attending work-related events, meeting with sources or clients. Specifics will be noted in the job posting but are subject to change as a role evolves.   Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. 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Art Director (Designer II) locations IL-CHICAGO, 233 S WACKER DR, STE 3700 time type Full time job requisition id JR190788 Position Title: Art Director (Designer II) Job Description: Art Director (Designer II) Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 day per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.   Ideal candidates will be able to report to our Pulse Point location in Chicago, IL. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Art Director (Designer II) creates all types of marketing communications and advertising campaigns, putting the consumer first in their work. Responsible for creating opportunity in every brief while maintaining strong conceptual skills as well as an eye for detail. How you will make an impact: - Develops creative concepts that are on strategy and that break through across channels . - Collaborates with a copywriting partner to produce thoughtful engaging executions. - Supports and cares for the tone and identity of our brands. - Consults with business leaders to understand their needs and create solutions. - Provides creative input from the strategy phase through production for all types of communication and marketing materials. - Originates design layout and executes creative plans. - Produces a wide range of deliverables, including social media, digital display, landing pages, videos, and collateral materials. Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: - 3-5 years of experience in Art Direction or Design highly preferred. - Portfolio/reel of conceptual and expertly crafted campaigns highly preferred. - Ability to communicate ideas with clarity and influence audiences highly preferred. - Conversant in industry trends and current technology highly preferred. - Strong problem-solving, communication and relationship building skills highly preferred. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite highly preferred. - Creative industry awards and earned media recognition preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $69,520.00 to $104,280.00 Location(s): Chicago, IL In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. Job Level: Non-Management Exempt Workshift: Job Family: MKT > Creative Design How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

Role Description This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award, with start dates dependent upon contract finalization. As a Senior Art Director, you’ll: - Lead the development of ideas in partnership with writers and strategists - Translate strategy into clear, compelling concepts that hold together across campaigns and systems - Define how ideas take shape across channels, setting a strong visual and experiential direction - Ensure the work stays true to the core idea as it moves from concept through execution - Present and defend ideas with clarity, confidence, and a clear point of view - Make decisions that balance concept, craft, and real-world constraints - Elevate the work at every stage, pushing for stronger ideas and better execution - Ensure the work connects with audiences and performs in the real world Qualifications - 8+ years of art direction or design experience - A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and visual execution - Experience leading campaigns and partnering across disciplines Requirements - Ability to generate and evolve ideas, not just execute them - Strong eye for typography, layout, color, and composition - Strong attention to detail and consistency - Ability to use tools, including AI, while applying your own judgment Benefits - Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options - Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans - Ongoing training and development opportunities - A diverse and inclusive workplace - A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams - Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives