Brand Marketing & Communications - Graphic Designer

Bank Midwest; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401k

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Banking perks

Job summary

NBH Bank is seeking a Graphic Designer to implement design and production of marketing materials for multiple departments. You will create graphics for proposals, presentations and ads while communicating marketing strategy through visual design.

Candidate should have 2+ years in graphics design (print and digital), a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and compliance review of materials.

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.

Skills

Graphic design

Portfolio development

Time management

Creative style

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

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

• 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

• 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.

The Bank is committed to providing qualified applicants and associates reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable the individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. An applicant and/or associate requiring reasonable accommodation to perform any essential job function, should contact Human Resources.

The Bank's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The Bank is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Selected candidate(s) for hire must complete the following prior to employment: a criminal history report, global screen, drug screen, employment credit report and if applicable, a driving record. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.