Senior Art Director Jobs in Iowa
Senior Art Director jobs in Iowa are open across Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids and other Iowa metros, with employers like The University of Iowa, University of Iowa, and Suffolk Construction hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Director, IT Business Applications is responsible for defining enterprise business strategy and partnership while ensuring end-to-end customer and operator experiences through intentional, integrated, and value-driven platform design.
This position reports to the Vice President, Digital Transformation & Information Technology, is part of the IT Department and will be an onsite role located in Coralville, Iowa, Fargo, North Dakota, or Waltham, Massachusetts.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Define and own the enterprise platform vision and strategy aligned to business objectives and the desired end-to-end customer and operator experience
- Provide executive leadership for enterprise platform portfolios, ensuring platforms evolve as cohesive, integrated capabilities rather than isolated systems
- Establish clear accountability for platform outcomes, including experience quality, operational efficiency, scalability, and business value
- Drive experience-led platform design with technology decisions guided by customer, employee, and operator needs
- Partner with business and IT leadership to translate strategy into platform roadmaps and investment priorities
- Ensure platforms are architected for integration, data flow, security, and resilience to enable seamless cross-domain experiences
- Champion standardization, governance, and investment discipline to balance reuse, flexibility, speed, control, innovation, and long-term enterprise agility
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology leadership roles, including responsibility for large-scale platform or application portfolios
- Demonstrated experience defining and leading enterprise platform strategies that deliver measurable business and experience outcomes
- Proven ability to drive experience-centric design across technology platforms (customer, employee, and/or operator experience)
- Strong background in enterprise architecture, platform integration, and operating model design
- Experience partnering with senior business leaders to align technology strategy with business and customer objectives
- Demonstrated executive leadership capability, influencing across functions and leading senior leaders through transformation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience leading enterprise platform transformation or modernization initiatives
- Exposure to complex, global, or regulated enterprise environments
- Experience establishing product- or platform-centric operating models
TRAVEL, MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD & PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel 25% - 50% globally per business needs
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range for this role is $230,000 - $265,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
- This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Senior Art Director Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The University of Iowa28

- University of Iowa12

- Suffolk Construction11

- CVS Health10

- Trinity Health8

Top Industries Hiring
- Education41
- Construction & Real Estate23
- Healthcare & Medical Services23
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior art director jobs across Iowa.
- 7 or more years of art direction experience across campaigns or brand projects
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior designers and art directors
- Strong conceptual and campaign ideation skills with a compelling portfolio
- Experience collaborating with copywriters, creative directors, and cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with motion design tools such as After Effects or comparable software
Senior Art Director Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior art director jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 218+ senior art director openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
How much do senior art directors make in Iowa?
Senior art directors in Iowa earn a median of about $80,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,990 for the lowest 10% to over $126,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Iowa cities have the most senior art director jobs?
Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids have the most senior art director openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior art directors in Iowa?
Employers hiring senior art directors in Iowa include The University of Iowa, University of Iowa, and Suffolk Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior art director jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 11% of senior art director openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for senior art director jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to senior art director jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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