Associate Creative Director Art Direction & Design Job at U.S. Bank in Minneapol

Associate Creative Director Art Direction & Design

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Overview

U.S. Bank is seeking a seasoned and visionary Associate Creative Director (ACD) with a background in art direction and design to join our in-house brand team. This role is ideal for a creative leader with 10+ years of experience across both agency and in-house environments, who thrives at the intersection of strategy, visual storytelling, and execution. The ACD will lead and inspire cross-functional creative teams, providing art direction, design expertise, and guidance throughout the development of campaigns and deliverables. You will help shape our brand’s go-to-market presence with a more sophisticated, modern aesthetic and report to the Brand Creative Lead.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead art director and visual brand steward for U.S. Bank.
• Translate complex business strategies into clear, motivating, on-brand visual messaging.
• Lead the development of creative concepts and campaign designs across digital, social, and traditional media.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across verticals to ensure creative alignment and consistency.
• Present creative work with confidence and clarity to executive leadership, including the C-suite.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, curiosity, and excellence.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI and creative technology, guiding the team into the next phase of innovation.
• Champion a collaborative, enthusiastic, and solutions-oriented approach to creative leadership.
• Stay current with cultural trends and platform-specific best practices.
• Be hands-on with design execution when needed, supporting the team with expert-level creative contributions.
• Package, present, and sell creative ideas effectively to stakeholders and leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically eight or more years of related experience
• Portfolio link required to be eligible for this role (applications without a portfolio link will not be considered)

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of experience in creative art direction and design roles
• Proven success in both agency and/or in-house environments
• Deep understanding of branding, advertising, and social media
• Strong portfolio of advertising work with impactful visual campaigns across TV, digital, and social
• Experience in financial services is a strong plus
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and inspire award-winning work
• Knowledgeable about contemporary culture
• Curious, adaptable, and excited about elevating the people around you
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries is a plus

Other Details

• Hybrid/flexible schedule with in-office expectation of 3+ days per week

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (2–5 weeks, depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, or other factors protected by applicable law.

Other regulatory and compliance notes

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program where applicable. Salary is location-based; the range shown here is indicative and may vary by location. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package subject to eligibility requirements. Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.