Job Description Summary
Responsible for the direction and development of creative materials that reinforce Transamerica brand and product positioning across all our business channels and platforms. This includes the management of a design team to conceptualize and create brand assets (video, digital and print) for Transamerica through assignments, deadlines, reviews, and feedback. Your responsibilities will include understanding our brand to give expert visual guidance, developing compelling layouts, and championing and protecting the brand across multiple platforms and channels. You will work closely with all COE’s within CX & Marketing, Channel partners and key stakeholders in the organization to create work that engages and sells.
Responsibilities
- Manage design team resources guiding direction and execution to ensure project objectives are met.
- Concept, design and complete materials for execution in video, digital, and print formats to support campaign and marketing needs.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders on Marketing strategy to ensure alignment with Marketing channel objectives.
- Make decisions regarding department resources, budget allocation, outsourcing services, and freelance needs.
- Work with Art Directors, graphic designers and content team on creative development to understand requirements and goals to be communicated .
- Maintain a deep understanding of company products and branding, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
- Identify new tools, technologies, templates or processes to improve efficiency and creative output.
- Create a culture of continual learning and engagement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, design, advertising, design, digital media or related field
- 10 years of experience in a creative marketing role
- Five years of management experience leading and developing teams
- Experience leading creative projects and conceptualizing ideas in a team environment
- Strategic thinker and decision-maker to drive results
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Video, HTML, and general CMS knowledge
- Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiating, and relationship building skills
- Deadline and detail oriented, organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services or a creative agency environment
- Presentations skills
Working Conditions
- Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Cedar Rapids, IA/Denver, CO)
Compensation
- Salary range between $135,000 - $150,000 annually. Salary may vary above or below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
- Position typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
Compensation Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- 401k Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
- Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
- Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-Up Care Program
- PTO for Volunteer Hours
- Employee Matching Gifts Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Inclusion and Diversity Programs
- Employee Recognition Program
- Referral Bonus Programs