Associate Creative Director - UT, CA, CO, WA (In-Office)

Associate Creative Director - UT, CA, CO, WA (In-Office) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Creative Strategy • Participate in creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives • Develop high-performing creative assets for affiliate channels, across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences • Collaborate with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion Leadership & Team Development • Inspire and manage the work of a multi-talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives • Mentor and inspire creative team members, fostering growth and excellence in craft. Brand Consistency • Elevate quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints • Balance innovative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards Data-Driven Innovation • Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategies • Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices Vendor & Partner Collaboration • Develop relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency QUALIFICATIONS • Strong demonstrated capabilities in forward thinking graphic design. • Expertise in marketing strategies across digital, interactive, and print channels. • Strong visual, written, and oral presentation skills. • Minimum 3 years in creative leadership roles, ideally within financial services or regulated industries. • Experience coaching team members and freelancers • Bachelor's or Master's degree in design (or equivalent experience) • Candidates may have a background in graphic design and/or related fields • Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, budgets, and agile workflows. • Bonus experience: fixturing, signage, hospitality design, art curation, event production, experiential design • Familiarity with banking products and services is a plus. BENEFITS & COMPENSATION Along with competitive benefits starting on day one-including 12 bank holidays, profit sharing, and a company-matched 401(k)-you'll have the chance to grow your career while creating work that truly matters to our customers and communities. This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $105,000 - $120,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience and location. • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance start day one • Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance • Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts • Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays • 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions • Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire • Employee Ambassador preferred banking product LOCATION OPTIONS Salt Lake City, UT | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Denver, CO Please note: This is an in-office position that will sit at a local corporate office five days a week. This is not a hybrid role. Ready to bring your vision to life? Share your application and portfolio today.