Graphic Designer

Sammons Financial Group•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

This role is responsible for designing layouts and templates for print and digital materials to support marketing campaigns and website development, with a focus on business-to-business financial services. The Graphic Designer will ensure all files are accurate, proofed, and delivered on time. Collaboration with the design team, content specialists, sales group, and management is key to delivering creative output for marketing communications.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a University or Design College or Technical College with an emphasis in graphic design
Minimum 3 years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven knowledge and skilled design talent in the graphic arts, along with an online portfolio illustrating competencies
Solid understanding of design, typography, color theory, vector graphics, mood boards, etc.
Proficient in Mac computer systems using Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe XD, Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver; CSS; HTML; responsive web design; User Experience design; interactive landing pages; and typography.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with marketing automation platforms
Willingness to learn new things, and keep up on latest digital and design trends
Creativity, ingenuity, and imagination as it pertains to business strategy
Excellent communication skills-both verbal and written.
Strong problem solving abilities
Self-starter and strategic mindset
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to meet strict deadlines and reprioritize projects as necessary
Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years' HTML and CSS development experience specific to email coding
Minimum 2 years' experience with enterprise-level email service providers; experience with Eloqua or Marketing Cloud
Solid understanding of email best practices and testing
Ability to optimize email code to render properly across devices and providers.
Knowledge or familiarity of the Insurance Industry or financial services preferred

Responsibilities

Develop original, concept-driven creative designs across print, web, email, social, and event materials, translating business objectives into distinctive visual solutions and design systems.
Exercise independent and creative judgment on themes, style, tone, layout, typography, color, imagery, and hierarchy within the brand strategy.
Create or direct the creation of assets (illustration, iconography, photo direction, motion/animation) to realize concepts and differentiate the brand.
Own design end-to-end, including discovery, concepting, iterations, production-ready files, and delivery, ensuring quality, accessibility, and cohesion across channels and devices.
Design for email using responsive best practices, collaborating on HTML/CSS and applying accessibility, deliverability, and performance standards.
Use research and feedback to recommend creative solutions and propose revisions.
Grow design systems and pattern libraries, documenting components and ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines.
Manage business forms and marketing materials maintenance, including building branded business forms and maintaining marketing materials through content updates, imagery swaps, rate/legal/compliance changes, and periodic refreshes.
Implement form logic (field mapping, validation, conditional flows), prepare assets for print and digital channels, and ensure WCAG/ADA accessibility.
Perform proofing, pre-press checks, and maintain meticulous version control, naming conventions, and documentation.
Commit to embracing Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
Friday afternoons off year-round
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid development time
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
Volunteer time off
Company nonprofit matching gift program