Zions Bancorporation
Creative Director of Design - CA, WA, UT
Zions Bancorporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Creative Director of Design - CA, WA, UT
Zions Bancorporation is looking for a Creative Director of Design to build a modern in‑house Creative Studio and lead creative for affiliate partnerships across eight bank brands. This role includes strategy, leadership, brand consistency, data‑driven innovation, and vendor collaboration.
Job Responsibilities
Act as a leader in the creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives.
Develop high‑performing creative assets for affiliate channels across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences.
Collaborate with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion.
Inspire and manage the work of a multi‑talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives.
This is initially an individual contributor role but may gain direct reports as the Creative Studio grows.
Establish creative workflows that enhance efficiency and productivity.
Elevate and ensure quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints.
Balance innovative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards.
Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategies.
Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Design and minimum 8 years of experience in graphic design, interactive, advertising, media, and/or related fields.
Strong demonstrated capabilities in forward‑thinking graphic design with experience across print and digital media.
Strong visual, written, and oral presentation skills.
Experience coaching team members and freelancers.
Capability to direct spatial ideas into conceptual drawings and lead design decisions through documentation, production, fabrication, and construction.
Creating and evangelizing standards and campaign plans.
Bonus experience in fixturing, signage, hospitality design, art curation, event production, experiential design.
Benefits & Compensation
Base salary range $115,000 – $175,000 annually depending on experience and location.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance start day one.
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts.
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, plus applicable state holidays.
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing.
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.
Location Options
Salt Lake City, UT
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Other Details This is an in‑office position that will sit at a local corporate hub 5 days a week. This is not a hybrid role.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Banking
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Job Responsibilities
Act as a leader in the creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives.
Develop high‑performing creative assets for affiliate channels across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences.
Collaborate with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion.
Inspire and manage the work of a multi‑talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives.
This is initially an individual contributor role but may gain direct reports as the Creative Studio grows.
Establish creative workflows that enhance efficiency and productivity.
Elevate and ensure quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints.
Balance innovative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards.
Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategies.
Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Design and minimum 8 years of experience in graphic design, interactive, advertising, media, and/or related fields.
Strong demonstrated capabilities in forward‑thinking graphic design with experience across print and digital media.
Strong visual, written, and oral presentation skills.
Experience coaching team members and freelancers.
Capability to direct spatial ideas into conceptual drawings and lead design decisions through documentation, production, fabrication, and construction.
Creating and evangelizing standards and campaign plans.
Bonus experience in fixturing, signage, hospitality design, art curation, event production, experiential design.
Benefits & Compensation
Base salary range $115,000 – $175,000 annually depending on experience and location.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance start day one.
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts.
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, plus applicable state holidays.
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing.
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.
Location Options
Salt Lake City, UT
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Other Details This is an in‑office position that will sit at a local corporate hub 5 days a week. This is not a hybrid role.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Banking
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