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

California Bank & Trust • Midvale, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation is expanding its marketing team and building an in-house Creative Studio to shape the bank’s creative vision and strengthen how it connects with customers. The Associate Creative Director is a strategic, hands-on creative leader who guides integrated campaigns from concept through execution, aligning creative vision with business objectives. The role works across affiliate marketing initiatives and channels, mentors creative team members, and promotes distinctive, innovative work while maintaining brand standards and meeting financial-industry regulatory requirements. This is an in-office position based at a local corporate office five days a week; it is not hybrid. Location options are Salt Lake City, Utah; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; and Denver, Colorado.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least 3 years in creative leadership roles.
• Experience coaching team members and freelancers.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, budgets, and agile workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Creative leadership experience in financial services or regulated industries.
• Experience in fixturing, signage, hospitality design, art curation, event production, or experiential design.
• Familiarity with banking products and services.

Responsibilities

• 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 return on investment and conversion.
• Inspire and manage a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives.
• Mentor and support creative team members, fostering professional growth and excellence in craft.
• Elevate quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints.
• Balance innovative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards.
• Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategies.
• Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts.
• Paid training and paid time off.
• 12 bank holidays are mentioned; benefits also list 11 paid federal holidays and applicable state holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to business needs, up to $5,250 per calendar year.
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking product.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level