Associate Director, Creative (Hybrid)

Trustmark National Bank - Lake Forest, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lake Forest, IL

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About the position

The Associate Director, Creative at Trustmark is responsible for leading design and development efforts across various mediums to enhance the Trustmark brand. This role involves collaborating with creative and marketing leadership, managing a creative team, and ensuring that design strategies align with business goals. The position emphasizes brand development, communication design, and project management, requiring a hands-on approach to inspire and guide the team towards design excellence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative and marketing leadership to drive design and development efforts across all mediums.
• Present impactful concepts and solutions that enhance the visual expression of the Trustmark brand.
• Execute brand development initiatives to evolve Trustmark's visual identity across all platforms.
• Develop and maintain design systems with guidelines for a cohesive visual language.
• Create compelling visual content for digital, print, and social media channels to communicate brand messages.
• Manage and mentor members of the creative team, providing guidance and support.
• Apply strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to tackle design challenges.
• Align design strategies with business goals through collaboration with marketing, sales, and product teams.
• Oversee multiple projects from ideation to completion, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related area of study.
• 5+ years of agency or big brand in-house experience with 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Impeccable design skills with a passion for clear, modern composition and typography.
• Proven track record in brand development and communication design across digital, print, and environmental display.
• UX/UI Design experience showcasing user-centered design solutions.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Figma.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to problem-solve strategically.
• Ability to articulate concepts efficiently and present effectively to teammates and clients.
• Excellent listening skills to decipher client wishes and filter feedback.
• Team player who strives for excellence and leads by example.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of marketing platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Sprout Social.
• Vector illustration experience.
• Experience working in After Effects.
• Photography and advanced photo editing skills.
• Copywriting and copy-editing skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders
• Wellness program that enables participation in health initiatives to reduce insurance premiums