Environmental Branding Designer

Citizens Financial Group

United States

On-site

USD 115,000 - 173,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Citizens Financial Group is seeking an Environmental Brand Designer to lead interior design and exterior signage across our branch network and offices. You will shape our brand environments, coordinate with architects, suppliers and internal partners from pre-design through post-construction, and drive on-time project delivery.

You will manage multiple projects, review drawings, budgets and specs, and ensure brand standards, ADA compliance and regulatory requirements are met while delivering

Qualifications

5+ years in architecture, interior design, or retail design with a focus on design
Portfolio of interior architecture or interior design accomplishments
Strong influencing, negotiating and presentation skills
Thought leadership and continuous improvement mindset
Ability to build strong partnerships with peers, suppliers and leaders
Lead and manage multiple complex design projects with tight timelines
Proficient in interpreting construction documents with an eye for design
Experience presenting design concepts and using AutoCad/Adobe Suite

Responsibilities

Develop, evolve and maintain interior construction design standards
Design and execute exterior signage and trade dress concepts
Develop decor, signage and environmental playbooks with budgeting options
Manage multiple projects daily with schedules, contracts and invoices
Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to approve design documents
Perform site visits and inspections and resolve punch list items
Evaluate projects to capture learnings and drive cost savings

Skills

Brand management

Brand identity

Brand marketing

Brand recognition

Creative direction

Customer-centric marketing

Data savvy

Industry insight

Marketing platforms

Marketing strategy

Motivating others

Organizational knowledge

Persistence and tenacity

Researching

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCad

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Brand Team: Exterior Signage & Interior Design – Enterprise Marketing

The Environmental Branding Designer will be part of a creative and innovative team within the Enterprise Marketing organization. The candidate is responsible for the development and implementation of interior design, exterior signage design, and environmental branding of our retail branches, private bank offices, corporate offices, and ATM network. The Designer will drive the vision for our brand design efforts by creating attractive, branded environments that support the desired customer experience for different locations, including advisory branches, wealth centers and other new formats.

The candidate will collaborate with a broad team of internal partners throughout the pre-design, test fit, design development, construction and post-construction phases, working closely with stakeholders, architects and suppliers to create design schemes that bring our brand to life in our physical network. This artful combination of décor finishes, and branding will support spaces that are highly flexible, functional, warm and welcoming for prospects and customers, and lay the foundation for memorable and valuable experiences that are delivered by our Citizens colleagues. They will be responsible for general project management tasks to ensure projects and initiatives stay on track and deadlines are met.

Job Responsibilities

Develop, evolve and maintain design standards for interior construction, architectural/interior finishes, lighting, environmental graphics, materials and furniture to carry out our design intent. Review construction drawings, specifications and technical details to ensure that elements are coordinated within design documents, to meet interior approved décor package standards.

Design and execute exterior signage and trade dress concepts to support the transformation of our retail branch and ATM network. Review engineer drawings, control drawings and prototypes and manage vendors to execute successfully in terms of quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Develop décor, signage and environmental playbooks / architectural guidelines based on a variety of tiered budgetary alternatives and branch format types. Review design budgets, materials, and value engineering to ensure standards coincide with branch format business case.

Responsible for managing multiple projects on a daily basis and communicating effectively with project team and supplier, including production schedules, scopes of work, contracts, invoicing, renderings, prototypes and samples.

Ability to communicate and coordinate with suppliers, internal and external partners to assist with approving design documents, floor plans / brand books while also resolving project design, budget issues.

Perform site visits and inspections of completed work, and facilitate the resolution of punch list items.

Evaluate finished projects and prototype designs to understand key learnings, recommend strategy and design development adjustments and apply value engineering to gain cost saving efficiencies. Leverage stakeholder and customer feedback to assess project effectiveness.

Ensure all design concepts and completed projects amplify our brand and are consistent with our brand design standards, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, compliance requirements, zoning, landlord and municipality requirements.

Possess a true passion for interior design and environmental branding, continuously examining and building a working knowledge of trends, new materials and design executions. Test and learn through innovative new design approaches.

Qualifications

5+ years in architecture, interior design, or retail industry with a focus on design

Portfolio of interior architecture or interior design accomplishments

Strong influencing, negotiating and presentation skills

Possess thought leadership ability and a continuous improvement mindset

Ability to build strong partnerships with peers, internal partners, suppliers and leaders, collaborating to drive business objectives, strategy and financial performance

Lead and manage multiple complex, overlapping design projects with tight timelines in an extremely fast-paced environment

Proficient in interpreting construction documents (e.g., architectural, structural, finish plans, lighting) with a critical eye toward architectural design challenges and opportunities

Experience with developing strong design presentations, successfully selling in concepts and influencing at all levels of the organization in support of design strategy and objectives

Proven experience using AutoCad, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office to develop and present design concepts and bring vision and ideas to life through drawings, elevations and renderings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Work Schedule

This is a full-time employment opportunity

40 hours per week

Monday – Friday

Location

Johnston, RI /Westwood, MA (30% domestic travel opportunity)

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$173,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .

Required Skills

Brand / Reputation Management

Brand Identity

Brand Marketing

Brand Recognition and Loyalty

Competitive Landscape

Creative Direction

Customer-Centric Marketing

Data Savvy

Industry Insight

Marketing Platforms

Marketing Strategy and Positioning

Motivating Others

Organizational Knowledge

Persistence and Tenacity

Researching

Valuing Diversity and Inclusion

About Us

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

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