Senior Art Director Job at KellyMitchell Group in Chicago

Job Summary
Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Senior Art Director to join their creative team. This is a contract opportunity located in Chicago, IL, supporting customer-focused marketing and communications initiatives across digital and print channels. This role is ideal for a creative professional who excels at transforming complex information into visually engaging, easy-to-understand communications while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact campaigns that align with brand standards and business objectives.

Core Responsibilities

Design visually compelling customer communications for digital and print channels, including instructional content, customer updates, and marketing materials

Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, marketing partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop integrated creative campaigns

Translate complex information into clear, accessible visual designs that improve customer understanding and engagement

Adapt creative solutions to evolving business priorities, project timelines, and stakeholder feedback

Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while taking ownership of timelines, deliverables, and project execution

Apply and maintain brand identity, design standards, and messaging guidelines across all customer communications

Make informed creative decisions using customer insights, past experience, and design best practices

Produce high-quality creative work with exceptional attention to detail while consistently meeting deadlines

Incorporate stakeholder feedback to continuously improve communication effectiveness

Present creative concepts and clearly articulate design rationale to internal partners and stakeholders

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience with a strong creative portfolio

4+ years of experience developing creative assets for digital and traditional marketing channels

2+ years of experience designing for web, mobile, and social platforms

Expert proficiency with Figma

Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including:

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Basic understanding of UX design principles

Basic knowledge of print production processes and printer specifications

Strong presentation and visual communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

6+ years of experience developing creative for digital and traditional marketing channels

4+ years of experience designing for web, mobile, and social platforms

Experience working within established design systems and templates

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary creative and marketing teams

Strong understanding of customer-centered design and communication principles

Key Competencies & Behaviors

Strong visual design and creative problem-solving skills

Excellent collaboration and stakeholder communication abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Adaptable and comfortable working through changing priorities and feedbackSelf-motivated with the ability to take ownership of projects from concept through execution

Customer-focused mindset with a passion for creating clear, engaging communications

Work Environment

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Duration: Approximately 10 months

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: Approximately $35.00 to $39.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401(k) offered

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