Graphic Designer

American Equity Investment Life Holding • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

At American Equity we offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY. The Graphic Designer, Financial Services conceptualizes, designs, and delivers high-quality, multi-channel marketing materials that align with our brand and business objectives. In this role, collaboration with marketing professionals and cross-functional teams is essential to create compelling designs that resonate with target audiences and drive business results. Position sits in West Des Moines and will work an onsite hybrid schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Graphic Design, or Visual Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-6 years of professional design experience, preferably in marketing or a related industry.
• Proven ability to develop integrated content and digital journeys for websites, social media, online advertising, and email campaigns.
• Experience creating templates for print, web, and email.
• Strong creative vision grounded in a focus on business objectives.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with digital tools such as Figma, Sketch, Miro, and Workfront preferred.
• A working knowledge of HTML, After Effects, and Premiere Pro is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing top-quality work.
• Ability to adapt to changes, multi-task, and work efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing digital asset libraries.
• Knowledge of marketing automation platforms like Marketing Cloud or similar tools.
• Familiarity with digital workflow systems (e.g., Asana, Monday, Workfront).

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, design, and produce multi-channel communications, including digital, print, social, and web marketing collateral.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand standards, marketing objectives, and project specifications.
• Maintain expert knowledge of brand guidelines and implement them consistently across channels.
• Stay informed on the latest design trends, technologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve creative output.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, track progress using a digital project workflow system, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop production-ready files and manage technical troubleshooting for design issues.
• Maintain and organize a comprehensive design asset library and digital records.
• Partner with marketing team and other internal stakeholders to assure scheduled work is able to be completed in a timely and complete manner.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex product messaging into engaging visuals and experiences.
• Maintain a strong understanding of American Equity and Eagle products and target audiences.
• Expand technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, and exploring new tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree