Lead, Graphic Design

BCU•Vernon Hills, IL

About The Position

This role is for an adaptable, creative contributor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, handles tight deadlines, and works collaboratively using technology. The position partners closely with the Marketing team—including Creative, Communications, and Campaign/Web—and with teams across the business to strengthen the brand and support the growth and expansion of company products and services. The designer develops solutions and brings experiences to life across multiple mediums, from creative concepts and storyboards to promotional animations, digital ads, campaigns, visual content, and website pages. The role combines hands-on design with creative leadership. It helps lead the in-house creative team, solve problems through design, bring ideas to life, maintain brand standards, and deliver high-quality work consistently and on time. The position also offers opportunities to shape the brand and grow professionally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design; a degree in Multimedia Design is a plus.
At least 5 years of design experience, either client-side or with an agency.
Portfolio of past design work including print, web, and digital design.
Strong attention to visual detail.
Thorough understanding of video technologies, including Adobe Creative Suite tools such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage digital assets in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, pivot priorities as needed, and focus on measurable results.
Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities.
Prior experience providing peer review and constructive feedback.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Ability to take direction and receive constructive feedback.
Working knowledge of printing processes.
Demonstrated passion for marketing, design, and digital technology.
High proficiency with Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Multimedia Design degree.
Experience with project or workflow management software.
Knowledge of Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

Assist in leading the creative team in designing in-house marketing from concept through production for campaigns and materials such as email and direct mail, events, digital advertising, presentations, signage, web page layouts, logos, and corporate communications.
Assist in managing external and internal brand assets, including brand standards and visual identity for BCU and company partners.
Collaborate with marketing, product owners, and internal teams across all levels to support business objectives.
Work cross-functionally to ensure brand compliance across assets, designs, layouts, and templates.
Collaborate with senior organizational leaders to create visually appealing materials, including PowerPoint presentations that communicate strategic vision and represent the organization as the cu for America's best workplaces.
Uphold the internal agency's processes and expectations for quality, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables.
Collaborate with the team to establish visual standards, design expectations, and brand consistency.
Assist the Manager of Motion Graphics / Multimedia in leading and mentoring the in-house creative team and help manage agency partners and freelancers.
Design email templates in Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Update Inlighten messaging and control what is posted in each branch.
Develop dynamic PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.