Creative Director & Design Systems Lead

Capital One Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking an Evidence-Based Marketer with strong creative leadership to design for digital channels and lead cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes data-driven strategies, brand-aligned design systems, and collaboration across internal and external partners.

The position is hybrid and requires on-site presence at designated Capital One offices, with opportunities for incentives based on performance and business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 3 years of experience leading creative teams.
• At least 3 years designing for digital channels, including social media.
• At least 5 years as an art director with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design for digital channels with high creative excellence.
• Develop design systems and AI-tool integration per brand standards.
• Lead teams of art directors, designers and copywriters (FT, contractors, agencies).
• Translate business intent into creative strategies and executions.
• Interpret market research and test results to improve creative.
• Build relationships with partner groups to anticipate obstacles.
• Present and influence to increase buy-in and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership in Creative

Digital design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Storyboarding

GAI & personalization tools

Brand guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or military experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Capital One is seeking an Evidence-Based Marketer with strong creative leadership to design for digital channels and lead cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes data-driven strategies, brand-aligned design systems, and collaboration across internal and external partners.

The position is hybrid and requires on-site presence at designated Capital One offices, with opportunities for incentives based on performance and business results.