Senior Art Director & Design Lead, Retail Banking

Design Better Podcast; Richmond, New York (VA, NY); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking an experienced Manager, Art Director to lead the creative team for Retail Bank across multiple audiences and digital channels. You will partner with creative directors, guide art directors and copywriters, and deliver elevated design systems that align with brand standards.

The role emphasizes evidence-based, customer-focused marketing with strong leadership and collaboration. Hybrid workplace policy applies, with on-site presence at the designated office location as

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver design for a range of digital channels with attention to detail and high creative standards.
• Develop design systems and guidance aligned to brand standards to scale work.
• Lead and inspire teams of art directors, designers and copywriters across internal and agency partners.
• Translate business goals into creative strategies and executions that effectively market products.
• Analyze market research and test results to optimize creative outputs.
• Build relationships across digital, marketing, operations and legal to position Brand Creative as a strategic partner.
• Present and influence to secure buy-in for opportunities across the team and department.

Skills

Creative leadership

Digital design

Art direction

Brand storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or military experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Capital One is seeking an experienced Manager, Art Director to lead the creative team for Retail Bank across multiple audiences and digital channels. You will partner with creative directors, guide art directors and copywriters, and deliver elevated design systems that align with brand standards.

The role emphasizes evidence-based, customer-focused marketing with strong leadership and collaboration. Hybrid workplace policy applies, with on-site presence at the designated office location as