Job Description

Were a dynamic, integrated in-house agency that really appreciates creative challenges, whether were creating innovative content and experiences across our owned and paid channels, or working closely with other talented agencies to do the same. We are skilled partners across creative disciplines who help define, provide creative vision for and deliver on the expression of the Chase brand across our global ecosystem.

Were looking for an energetic and experienced Art Director with a proven track record of creating engaging, results-oriented content and experiences, with an eye toward innovation and creative thinking.

As an Art Director on our team, youll concept and execute on-brand tactics in our 360 ecosystem (from film and social to emails, landing pages, print, style guides, etc.) that tell the story behind our products and initiatives, and bring our voice, business and brand to life. Partnership and teamwork is fundamental to this role: Youll work closely with copywriters, creative directors, brand managers and other partners on best-in-class creative solutions that communicate the strategic intent for each deliverable. Youll develop a strong understanding of our brand, our customers and their journeys, as well as our strategic platform and visual guidelines.

Our ideal candidate works both collaboratively and independently; knows the importance of good communication and has a proven track record of it; pays attention to the details and polishes their work, but knows how to hit a deadline; and is an expert in the latest trends in modern design and advertising, with a keen eye for visual and graphic design, storytelling, color, illustration, photography, typography and motion graphics.

Willing to give it a shot? Send us your CV with a link to your portfolio.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

* Collaborate with copywriters, designers, creative directors and brand managers to unearth strategic insights and convert them into compelling creative executions for multiple lines of business across various platforms: web, mobile, social, print, direct mail, posters, emails, retail signage, presentations
* Learn, know and deliver creative solutions based on Brand guidelines
* Cultivate a solid understanding of the strategy and market dynamics of assigned product(s) and initiatives
* Work closely with copywriter partner, brand managers and creative operations managers to meet established deadlines
* Comfortably present creative ideas and solutions to peers, managers and business partners
* Participate in project kickoffs, status meetings, team meetings and creative reviews, to stay aligned with the creative process and ensure adherence to timelines
* Complete all assigned work on deadline and regularly communicate status updates to your managers and teammates
* Familiarize yourself with learning the nuances of multiple lines of business (i.e. credit card, business banking, merchant services, consumer bank/branch, home lending, auto, digital wallets, investing and corporate)

Qualifications

* 5+ years of art direction and/or design experience in an agency or corporate environment, designing across multiple devices and platforms; some agency experience is strongly preferred but not required
* A bachelors degree in communication design, graphic design or visual arts is required
* Knowledge of the financial services industry, or the ability to learn it quickly (experience working in a regulated industry preferred)
* Must possess exceptional software skills. Proficiency on Mac OS platform is a must. Thorough knowledge of the following applications is required: Adobe CC (including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Sketch and InVision
* Strong experience and knowledge of skills in both digital and print, with expert understanding of multimedia design and experience building files for both print and digital
* Demonstrated strong understanding of color theory and color relationships.
* Experienced at translating a creative brief into clear and motivating creative
* Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions
* Understand the fine points of brand guidelines and adhere to their standards and rules, with a great eye for typography
* Impeccable taste in current design trends and visual content
* Listens and communicates well and is open to feedback
* Strong communication, presentation and strategy skills
* Proactive, organized and detail-oriented work style
* Able to effectively handle multiple assignments concurrently in a fast-paced environment, partner effectively and consistently meet deadlines