Creative Director of Design CA, WA, UT

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 were shaping the future of bankingleveraging innovation strengthening local relationships and delivering exceptional value across our collection of great banks in the West.

Our expanding marketing team is building something transformative: a dynamic in-house Creative Studio that will redefine how we tell our story and connect with customers. Under the leadership of our new CMO were creating a modern collaborative hub for bold ideas and breakthrough campaigns that elevate a bank known for exceptional service and deep community roots. This is your opportunity to lead creative for one of the fastest-growing areas of marketingaffiliate partnershipsand set a new standard for performance-driven design.

Our Creative Directors work with leadership to develop and drive the strategic creative approach to and execution of marketing programs across eight bank brands.

You will create compelling conversion-focused work that strengthens partnerships and drives measurable results. You will provide leadership across a multidisciplinary team collaborate with growth and performance marketing teams and deliver innovative creative that balances brand integrity with business goals.

A key responsibility will be building and inspiring the team fostering a culture of excellence and delivering work that strengthens customer trust and positions Zions Bancorporation and its affiliates as leaders in financial marketing.

Were looking for a Creative Director of Design to own the creative vision for multi-channel marketing programs ensuring compelling conversion-focused work that strengthens partnerships and drives measurable this role you will lead a multidisciplinary team collaborate with growth and performance marketing teams and deliver innovative creative that balances brand integrity with business objectives. A key focus will be building and inspiring the team fostering a culture of excellence and delivering work that strengthens customer trust and positions Zions as a leader in financial marketing.

JOB 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
• 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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Design and minimum 8 years of experience in graphic design interactive advertising media and/or related fields. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• 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: fixturing signage hospitality design art curation event production experiential design

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Along with competitive benefits starting on day oneincluding 12 bank holidays profit sharing and a company-matched 401(k)youll have the chance to grow your career while creating work that truly matters to our customers and communities.

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $115000 - $175000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of 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 and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match Profit Sharing competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business maximum of $5250 per calendar year employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

LOCATION OPTIONS

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

Please note: This is an in-office position that will sit at a local corporate hub 5 days a week. This is not a hybrid role.

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