Art Director

$65,000 - $140,000/Yr

Umpqua Bank - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Art Director at Umpqua Bank is responsible for overseeing the ideation, art direction, execution, and production of graphic content for marketing and various business lines. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that all creative outputs align with the bank's brand and strategic goals, while also leading the creative process from concept to completion across multiple media formats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ideation, art direction, execution, and production of graphics content for marketing and business lines.
• Develop high-level ad campaigns to support sales-driven initiatives and effectively resonate with the target audience.
• Lead the creative process from concept to completion for all graphic content.
• Develop and execute innovative design solutions for web, print, campaigns, video, and animations.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to establish the visual style and tone for all projects.
• Work closely with design staff, copywriters, project managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective creative outputs.
• Oversee the production process, ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines and budget constraints.
• Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and channels.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continually enhance the bank's creative efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years minimum of experience in art direction, preferably within a corporate or financial services environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and web design principles.
• Understanding of marketing strategies and effective communication through design.
• Basic photo and video editing skills for post-production using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere.
• Familiarity with event space and environmental design, focusing on immersive experiences.
• Hands-on experience with photo and video shoot productions and directing crews and talent.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in web, print, campaigns, video, and animation projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sustainable design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Proven success working in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance