Senior Art Director: Brand Vision & Creative Leadership

Southside Bancshares, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid bank holidays

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southside Bank in Tyler, TX is seeking an Art Director to provide vision and leadership for the organization’s creative output across print, digital, video, and motion.

You will ensure all work stays on brand and strategically aligned, write compelling headlines and supporting copy, and provide clear direction to the team. Collaboration with stakeholders and presenting ideas to executives are core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in graphic design, marketing agency, or related field.
• Experience managing creatives and multiple visual formats.
• Degree in graphic design, marketing, or communications preferred.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual communication.
• Familiarity with professional design software and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities of the Lead Designer.
• Ensures all creative work is on brand, innovative, and without flaw.
• Writes compelling headlines and supporting copy to support visual concepts.
• Provides clear creative direction and critique to other team members.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders across departments.
• Effectively presents creative ideas to executive leadership.
• Proactively pitches ideas that support department goals.
• Understands departmental goals and strives toward their accomplishment.
• Stays informed on industry and cultural design trends.
• Demonstrates fluency across print, digital, video, and motion mediums.

Skills

Creative leadership

Creative direction

Copywriting

Branding

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

Southside Bank in Tyler, TX is seeking an Art Director to provide vision and leadership for the organization’s creative output across print, digital, video, and motion.

You will ensure all work stays on brand and strategically aligned, write compelling headlines and supporting copy, and provide clear direction to the team. Collaboration with stakeholders and presenting ideas to executives are core responsibilities.