Associate Creative Director, Design & Events

McKesson is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Design & Events to lead the company’s in-house design studio, guiding event experiences and AI-enabled workflows while mentoring a team of designers. This hybrid role in Irving, Texas places you at the center of cross-functional collaboration, shaping high-impact brand moments and transforming how creative work supports business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary creative partner and design lead for flagship events, collaborating with the Senior Creative Director and Segment Creative Directors to shape concept and execution.
• Drive the adoption of AI, technology and automation in partnership with studio leadership.
• Coach and mentor designers and early-career talent, fostering creativity, accountability and growth.
• Develop and implement compelling event design concepts, including environmental graphics, signage, presentations and immersive brand experiences; provide practical inspiration and critique to elevate deliverables and reduce revisions.
• Provide on-site event design support as needed and coordinate studio delegations within planning and creative development.
• Deliver post-event design analysis and learnings to generate data-informed recommendations for future events and design systems.
• Lead select brand projects, ensuring alignment with visual identity and objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications and business partners to deliver high-impact, on-brand creative solutions.
• Set clear priorities and allocate resources to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Monitor industry design trends, emerging technologies and evolving team needs to keep McKesson’s event creative at the cutting edge.
• Partner with the department Senior Creative Director and Creative Director to leverage in-house and freelance talent for peak workloads and specialized needs, with visibility to budgets and forecasts.
• Support annual and quarterly planning meetings with stakeholders to align priorities and forecast design needs, ensuring creative support scales with demand.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Operations teams to align timelines, resources and deliverables for maximum studio impact.

Requirements

• Please include a link to your design portfolio on your resume for consideration.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in design leadership or senior creative roles.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe Firefly
• Workfront
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Office
• Copilot

Location

Irving, TX (hybrid)

Base Pay

Base pay range: USD 103,200 - 172,000 per year

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.