Synchrony is hiring: Art Director in Chicago
Synchrony, Chicago, IL, United States
Role Summary/Purpose
We are seeking an Art Director with a passion for creating award‑winning work to join Goldmind, Synchrony's in‑house creative agency. Our ideal candidate has exceptional digital design skills and is an excellent conceptual, strategic thinker as well as a natural collaborator and storyteller. The Art Director solves problems in collaboration with creative directors, art directors, strategists, copywriters, designers, developers, videographers, the account team and our clients. Primarily responsibilities include designing marketing campaigns for our business platforms across Synchrony that focus on B2B and B2C audiences.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for designing a wide range of creative projects including marketing campaigns, brand campaigns, experiential design, presentations, site design, social media, email campaigns and display ads
Collaborate with fellow creatives and outside vendors as required to exceed expectations on projects
Deliver creative solutions that impact both brand metrics and business outcomes.
Present and participate in creative reviews with peers and clients
Follow creative briefs, budgets, timelines, and processes for each project
Ensure objectives are met and work delivers to quality standards
Offer new ideas for creative processes and collaboration
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in fine arts OR in lieu of degree a high school diploma and 6 years of work experience in visual design and management experience
A minimum of 4 years of professional advertising agency experience and/or work within an in‑house creative team
Experience with Adobe Creative programs and Figma
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Must provide a portfolio or work samples to be considered for the role
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics
Mastery of Adobe Creative programs and Figma
Balance of conceptual and executional designer with strong digital experience
Team player and collaborator
Flexible, fast thinker that exhibits poise in critical or stressful times
Takes initiative and is a self‑starter
Strong creative problem‑solver
Ability to work independently
Passionate and creative, inspired by new trends and emerging technologies
Strong presentation skills
Outstanding communication and great people skills
Salary The salary range for this position is
60,000.00 - 112,000.00
USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Employment Eligibility Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.
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Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for designing a wide range of creative projects including marketing campaigns, brand campaigns, experiential design, presentations, site design, social media, email campaigns and display ads
Collaborate with fellow creatives and outside vendors as required to exceed expectations on projects
Deliver creative solutions that impact both brand metrics and business outcomes.
Present and participate in creative reviews with peers and clients
Follow creative briefs, budgets, timelines, and processes for each project
Ensure objectives are met and work delivers to quality standards
Offer new ideas for creative processes and collaboration
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in fine arts OR in lieu of degree a high school diploma and 6 years of work experience in visual design and management experience
A minimum of 4 years of professional advertising agency experience and/or work within an in‑house creative team
Experience with Adobe Creative programs and Figma
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Must provide a portfolio or work samples to be considered for the role
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics
Mastery of Adobe Creative programs and Figma
Balance of conceptual and executional designer with strong digital experience
Team player and collaborator
Flexible, fast thinker that exhibits poise in critical or stressful times
Takes initiative and is a self‑starter
Strong creative problem‑solver
Ability to work independently
Passionate and creative, inspired by new trends and emerging technologies
Strong presentation skills
Outstanding communication and great people skills
Salary The salary range for this position is
60,000.00 - 112,000.00
USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Employment Eligibility Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.
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