Director, Brand & Creative

Position Summary   Natera is seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly collaborative Director of Brand & Creative to lead the evolution of our corporate and product brands as we continue to grow globally. This leader will be responsible for defining and stewarding Natera's visual identity and creative standards while ensuring consistency across every audience, channel, and business unit. They will lead the development of scalable brand systems, oversee creative execution across digital and print, and build the processes, partnerships, and capabilities needed to support a rapidly expanding organization.   The ideal candidate combines exceptional creative judgment with strong operational leadership. They know how to elevate a brand while managing high-volume creative production, balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day execution. Experience leading both internal creative teams and external agencies is essential.   This role will report to the SVP, Marketing & Patient Experience.   Key Responsibilities   Brand Leadership ●      Own the evolution and governance of Natera's corporate and product brand identities. ●      Develop and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines that enable consistent execution across all customer touchpoints. ●      Ensure a cohesive visual identity across healthcare providers, patients, biopharma partners, investors, prospective employees, and other stakeholders. ●      Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to translate business strategy into compelling brand experiences. ●      Evaluate opportunities to evolve the brand while preserving consistency and recognition. Creative Strategy & Execution ●      Lead creative development across marketing campaigns, product launches, digital experiences, sales materials, events, advertising, social media, presentations, video, and other communications. ●      Provide creative direction that raises the quality and effectiveness of all branded materials. ●      Balance long-term brand initiatives with fast-paced business needs across multiple commercial and corporate functions. ●      Ensure creative work is aligned with marketing objectives, customer insights, and business priorities. Creative Operations ●      Build scalable creative processes that improve quality, efficiency, and speed. ●      Establish workflows, templates, asset management practices, and production standards that support growth. ●      Prioritize creative resources across multiple business units and stakeholders. ●      Develop metrics and reporting to measure creative performance, efficiency, and business impact. Team Lead...