Brand and Creative Manager

• Lead creative concept development across a variety of initiatives, including brand & enterprise initiatives, internal communications, sales enablement, lead generation, network communications, and more
• Design and produce high-quality assets across diverse mediums:
  • Print & digital collateral (brochures, flyers, presentations)
  • Event materials & sponsorships (signage, booth graphics, handouts)
  • Social media content (organic and paid)
  • Email marketing templates
  • Landing pages & digital design
  • Web & digital advertising, and more
• Ensure all creative work reflects brand standards and resonates with target audiences

• Partner with marketing, sales, account, network and other teams to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions
• Provide creative input during campaign planning, messaging development, and content strategy sessions
• Work seamlessly with the content lead, effectively collaborating for high-value content/assets

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through production
• Prioritize tasks, maintain timelines, and ensure quality under tight deadlines
• Coordinate with external vendors (printers, agencies) when necessary

• Stretch beyond design when needed, supporting campaign strategy, messaging refinement, or other marketing initiatives
• Embrace new tools, trends, and techniques to keep creative output fresh and competitive

• Review and refine creative deliverables to ensure accuracy and brand alignment
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform brand evolution
• Advocate fordesignbest practices andelevatethe creative standard across the organization

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, communications or a related field
• 5-10 years of professional experience serving in a creative and design capacity
• Ability to oversee design and brand standards while producing hands-on creative work
• Demonstrated ability to concept and execute designs across multiple mediums, including print, digital, social, etc.
• Experience managing projects from strategy through production, balancing deadlines and quality
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills
• Preferred: High-level familiarity with marketing automation platforms, motion graphics, video editing, knowledge of UI/UX principles for web design

• Proficiency in Adobe creative suite products, experience in Figma and/or design system products
• Adaptability, attention to detail, strong collaboration and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Operation of office equipment and using technology efficiently such as computers, phones, misc. office equipment
• Visual abilities to include reading, distancevisionand peripheral vision
• Moving throughout the VGM facilities when needed.

Learn more about VGM Group, Inc.:

Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,700 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit www.vgmgroup.com.

Compensation Overview:

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.