Associate Creative Director - Hybrid in Minnetonka, MN

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

We're looking for a Associate Creative Director who believes great stories build great brands. Someone who can connect strategy to emotion, lead teams with clarity and inspiration, and turn insight into work that truly resonates.

In this role, you'll define and elevate our brand across channels and lines of business. You'll guide creative teams, partner closely with stakeholders, and stay hands on - from first idea to final execution.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set the creative vision for integrated campaigns across digital, video, broadcast, print, and experiential
• Concept and write compelling work that brings brand voice and personality to life
• Lead, mentor, and inspire writers, designers, and creative partners
• Translate business goals and audience insights into powerful creative ideas
• Present work clearly and confidently to stakeholders and senior leaders
• Direct external agencies and partners to deliver best in class creative
• Ensure creative excellence, consistency, and craft across every touchpoint

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of creative experience in an agency or in house environment
• 3+ years leading creative teams to drive the brand forward
• Solid expertise across digital, video, and integrated campaigns
• Demonstrated portfolio that shows bold thinking, solid writing, and brand defining work
• Demonstrated clear, confident communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with standard business tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workfront experience
• Experience with complex or regulated brands
• Experience with AI tools to drive efficiencies and innovation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.