Art and Design Manager, In-House Agency

Art and Design Manager, In-House Agency

35238 We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity. At Farmers, we're not just known for unforgettable jingle – we're a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people's lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn't just a goal – it's a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us. Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you'll find more than a job – you'll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do. Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate.
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
About the Role

We're building a strong, modern in-house agency, and we're looking for an Art and Design Manager who can help lead that evolution. This is not a traditional design role. It's a hands-on creative leadership position responsible for elevating the quality, consistency, usability, and performance of visual work across the full customer experience, from brand campaigns to lifecycle communications to digital experiences. You'll lead a team of designers, shape visual and art direction, bring a strong UX perspective to marketing projects, and partner closely with marketing, brand, product, copy, legal, compliance, and analytics stakeholders to deliver work that is strategic, scalable, customer-centered, and effective. The ideal candidate brings strong creative concepting, proven people leadership, excellent design craft, a strong portfolio, and the ability to deliver influential presentations.
What You'll Do

Lead Creative Direction and Execution
Manage and Develop a High-Performing Design Team
Partner Across the Business
Connect Creative to Performance
What We're Looking For

7 to 10+ years of design, art direction, or creative leadership experience, including team leadership. Experience in an in-house agency, large brand, creative agency, or complex enterprise environment. Proven ability to lead concept development and integrated campaigns, backed by a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, art direction, campaign development, design craft, and cross-channel execution. Experience operating in high-volume, fast-paced, regulated, or complex environments. Strong understanding of UX principles, customer journey thinking, responsive design, and digital best practices. Foundational knowledge of HTML/CSS or email and digital production constraints is a plus.
Education Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You

Have led designers but still love being close to the work. Can move between brand campaigns, performance marketing, digital experiences, and customer communications. See constraints, including compliance, accessibility, budgets, timelines, and complexity, as creative challenges. Can manage a high volume of work without sacrificing quality. Care about usability and performance as much as visual craft. Know how to build systems that help good design scale. Can sell a strong idea and make everyday work better. Believe design should drive business results, not just look polished.
Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Frequently sits for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including, navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and/or places objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Rarely performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category require rare, if any, travel.
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location. Benefits include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance.