Creative Director - Retail Marketing Job at Zions Bancorporation in Salt Lake Ci

Creative Director – Affiliate Partnerships

For more than 150 years, Zions Bancorporation has built on the dedication and talent of our people, earning recognition as one of the “Best Banks to Work For.” Today, we’re shaping the future of banking—leveraging innovation, strengthening local relationships, and delivering exceptional value across our collection of great banks in the West.

Our expanding marketing team is building a dynamic, in‑house Creative Studio that will redefine how we tell our story and connect with customers. Working within the Creative Studio, you will lead creative for one of the fastest‑growing areas of marketing—affiliate partnerships—and set a new standard for performance‑driven design.

Responsibilities

Creative Strategy

• 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.

Leadership & Team Development

• Inspire and manage the work of a multi‑talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives.
• Initially an individual contributor, you may gain direct reports as the Creative Studio grows.
• Establish creative workflows that enhance efficiency and productivity.

Brand Consistency

• Elevate and ensure quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints.
• Balance innovative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards.

Data‑Driven Innovation

• Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategies.
• Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.

Vendor & Partner Collaboration

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Travel up to 25% to manage project implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design and a minimum of 8 years of experience in graphic design, environmental graphic design (EGD), industrial design, architecture, and/or related fields (a combined education/experience may qualify).
• Strong demonstrated capabilities in forward-thinking graphic design, retail experience design, visual merchandising, materials, fabrication, and construction.
• Excellent visual, written, and oral presentation skills.
• Experience coaching team members and freelancers.
• Ability to direct spatial ideas into conceptual drawings and lead design decisions through documentation, production, fabrication, and construction.
• Experience creating and evangelizing standards and campaign plans.
• Bonus experience: fixturing, signage, hospitality design, art curation, event production, experiential design.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive benefits starting day one—including 12 bank holidays, profit sharing, and a company‑matched 401(k). Eligibility for a base salary in the range of $115,000‑$175,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting day one.
• Life, Disability, and Paid Parental Leave; Adoption Assistance.
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid federal holidays, and applicable state holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, and competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the business.

Location Options

• Salt Lake City, UT
• San Diego, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• Seattle, WA

Ready to bring your vision to life? Share your application and portfolio today.