Associate Creative Director

Zions Bancorporation; Midvale (UT); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSAs

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Zions Bancorporation’s in-house Creative Studio seeks an Associate Creative Director to drive affiliate-focused marketing from concept to execution in Midvale, UT. This role leads a diverse team of designers, copywriters, and marketers to deliver high-impact creative aligned with brand standards and business objectives.

You will mentor staff, partner with performance marketing to optimize ROI, ensure regulatory compliance, and leverage data to shape creative strategy across print, digital,

Formación

• Strong capabilities in forward-thinking graphic design.
• Marketing strategies across digital, interactive, and print.
• Excellent visual, written, and oral presentation skills.
• At least 3 years in creative leadership, ideally in financial services.
• Experience coaching team members and freelancers.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design (or equivalent).
• Experience managing large-scale projects, budgets, and agile workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Support creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs.
• Develop high-performing creative assets for affiliate channels.
• Collaborate with performance marketing teams to optimize ROI and conversion.
• Inspire and manage a multi-talented design and marketing team.
• Mentor team members to grow craftsmanship.
• Maintain brand integrity across touchpoints.
• Balance creative innovation with regulatory and financial industry standards.
• Use performance data to refine creative strategy.
• Track and forecast marketing trends and best practices.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, agencies, and vendors.

Conocimientos

Graphic design

Marketing strategy

Visual communication

Oral presentation

Written communication

Leadership

Coaching

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design

Descripción del empleo

Join Zions Bancorporation’s in-house Creative Studio as an Associate Creative Director supporting affiliate-focused marketing creative from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

• Support creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs with alignment to 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
• Inspire and manage a multi-talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives
• Mentor creative team members to foster growth and excellence in craft
• Elevate quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints
• Balance innovative creative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards
• Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategy
• Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to support quality and cost efficiency

Requirements

• Strong, demonstrated capabilities in forward-thinking graphic design
• Expertise in marketing strategies across digital, interactive, and print channels
• Strong visual, written, and oral presentation skills
• Minimum 3 years in creative leadership roles, ideally in financial services or other regulated industries
• Experience coaching team members and freelancers
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design (or equivalent experience)
• May have a background in graphic design and/or related fields
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, budgets, and agile workflows

Creative Strategy

• Participate in creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs aligned with brand standards and business objectives
• Create high-performing affiliate creative across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences
• Work with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion

Leadership & Team Development

• Inspire and lead a multi-talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives
• Mentor and motivate creative team members to improve craft and performance

Brand Consistency

• Maintain elevated quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints
• Ensure creative meets regulatory requirements and financial industry standards while staying innovative

Data-Driven Innovation

• Refine creative strategies using performance data and testing insights
• Monitor and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices

Vendor & Partner Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency

Compensation

• Base salary: USD 105,000 - 120,000 per year
• Eligible to earn base salary based on job-related factors such as level of experience and location

Benefits & Compensation Details

• 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, plus any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, and competitive compensation in line with experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to business needs, up to $5,250 per calendar year (eligible upon hire)
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking product

Location & Work Model

• Midvale, UT (onsite, local corporate office)
• In-office schedule: five days a week; not a hybrid role
• Location options listed: Salt Lake City, UT | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Denver, CO