Brand Marketing & Communications - Graphic Designer

Bankmw; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401k

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Associate banking perks

Job summary

NBH Bank is seeking a Graphic Designer to design and produce marketing materials for marketing and other departments, translating strategy into visuals for proposals, presentations and ads.

The role requires strong design skills, 2+ years experience, and a solid portfolio. Travel may be involved, and compliance reviews are part of the workflow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years graphics design experience (print and digital).
• Adobe Certified Professional.
• Online digital portfolio website.
• Experience with digital design including proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Creativity: Strong graphic style and portfolio.
• Initiative to keep projects moving.
• Ability to take design direction from multiple parties.
• Disciplined work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to convey messages into illustrations, charts or graphs.

Responsibilities

• Implement the design and production of marketing materials and special projects for marketing and other departments.
• Design graphics to be used in proposals, presentations and advertisements.
• Communicate the marketing strategy through design.
• Review and revise materials for clarity and visual effect.
• Edit content for accuracy of information and correctness of presentation.
• Conduct searches from various internal and external resources including online resources to obtain information about potential products and techniques, as well as collecting visual assets used for marketing collateral.
• Ensure all materials are reviewed and approved by Compliance before distribution.

Skills

Graphics design

Adobe Certified Professional

Portfolio website

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

It starts with our culture ...

Common sense has never been common.

If it were, the world would be a different place. Things would run smoothly and on time. People would do what they say and say what they do. Everything would be fair, without all the small talk. And banks would only sell you what you need. When a banker looked at a client, they wouldn’t just see a number, they’d see a dad or a mom or a graduate or a business owner. Our Bankers understand the complexities of people’s lives and offer simple solutions.

That's the basics of Relationships. Fairness. Simplicity. When you choose our Company, you have an opportunity to make an impact beyond the walls of our buildings.

Through our banking relationships, investing, grants, and volunteerism, NBH Bank promotes the growth, revitalization and sustainability of the communities we serve. We believe that these are important elements in building and sustaining a successful organization and a positive, results-driven culture. We strive for all of our associates to feel welcome and empowered at work.

As a Graphic Designer, you will implement the design and production of marketing materials and special projects for marketing and other departments. Design graphics to be used in proposals, presentations and advertisements. Communicate the marketing strategy through design. Review and revise materials for clarity and visual effect. Edit content for accuracy of information and correctness of presentation. Conduct searches from various internal and external resources including online resources to obtain information about potential products and techniques, as well as collecting visual assets used for marketing collateral. Ensure all materials are reviewed and approved by Compliance before distribution.

Minimum Requirements

This position requires the following educational and/or job experience:

• 2+ years graphics design experience (print and digital)
• Adobe Certified Professional
• Online digital portfolio website

• Experience with digital design including proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Creativity: Strong graphic style and portfolio
• Initiative to keep projects moving
• Ability to take design direction from multiple parties
• Disciplined work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to convey messages into illustrations, charts or graphs

Desired Skills

Ideal candidates for this position should possess some or all of the following skills:

• 5+ years graphics design experience (print and digital)
• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design
• Passionate and motivated self-starter
• Financial services experience
• Strong work ethic and ability to complete work accurately
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate issues.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to assist with copywriting on smaller projects.

Work Environment

We are a culture that believes that people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in bringing clarity and simplicity to our associates (employees) and clients. Our decisions are made efficiently, fairly, and locally. Our success is directly tied to the communities we serve. It is equally important for us to look through the lens of our applicants and associates to identify their individual needs. As such, we want to share the following:

• We are committed to our core value of meritocracy and supporting our associates in growing within their role
• When completing certain tasks, an associate may need to be able to grasp, push, pull, lift, bend, raise and hold hands and arms overhead.
• An associate must be able to work overtime to the extent necessary (typically no more than 5%).
• Must be able to travel – estimated 5% of the time.

Benefits

In addition to your financial compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package that includes insurance, 401k, an associate stock purchase program, paid time off, associate banking perks. For more information about the benefits offered click here.

If this is what you believe in, then you’re definitely right for us. Consider making an investment in us, so that we may invest in you and your bright future.