Art Director

Bell Bank•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

The Art Director leads design and production for the Bell Bank brand, working with the internal marketing team and external agency partners to ensure a consistent brand across marketing initiatives. The role leads the in-house design team and oversees the look and feel of campaigns and promotional materials across platforms, while working closely with in-house video staff. It oversees projects from initial concepts and design through timelines and team collaboration, and assists with trafficking and project management to ensure materials adhere to brand standards. The position also leads artistic development and execution of marketing materials for the bank’s business lines, develops campaign strategies with colleagues and agencies, and manages the internal team’s project workload. The Art Director is expected to follow Bell Bank’s culture, policies, privacy and information-security standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Infrequent travel to support operations is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
6–8 years of experience working in a creative agency, as a designer, or in progressively responsible creative roles.
2–4 years of experience leading marketing projects.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Proficient typing and computer skills relating to PC operations.
Ability to learn new software systems or tools quickly and accurately.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build and manage relationships.
Professional image and flexibility in handling multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead artistic development of marketing and promotional materials, including print, online, mobile, television and radio advertisements, collateral, and internal and external corporate publications.
Communicate with marketing leadership to ensure materials follow brand standards and reflect company values and ideals.
Collaborate with graphic and visual designers, production artists, and videographers to create content.
Work with team members and external creative agencies to develop advertising campaign and special-project strategies.
Create presentations and project plans, meet with stakeholders, and ensure successful implementation across the organization.
Review graphic materials for validity and appropriateness for the intended audience and brand.
Identify opportunities to improve design and incorporate advancements in design technology, methods, and tools.
Ensure adherence to company privacy rules and applicable laws.
Lead and develop a collaborative design team, fostering individual growth and expanding team skill sets.
Assist with projects, activities, and events within the marketing team’s responsibilities.
Contribute to a positive work environment and meet individual and team goals.
Follow Bell Bank values, customer service standards, policies, procedures, systems, Code of Conduct, Bank Secrecy Act, and applicable laws and regulations.
Protect sensitive information by complying with information-security policies and standards.
Maintain prompt and reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.