Marketing Creative Associate

First New York Federal Credit Union•Town of Colonie, NY

3d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing Creative Associate is a key member of First New York Federal Credit Union’s Marketing Team, creating engaging, consistent, and member-friendly creative across print and digital channels. The role combines graphic design with digital, UI/UX, and WordPress experience to support marketing campaigns, member communications, website content, social media, community initiatives, events, and internal communications. In collaboration with the Marketing Team, the associate helps ensure creative work is modern, accessible, accurate, and consistent with the brand. The position designs and develops print and digital materials and campaign assets; maintains brand standards; creates visual storytelling to make financial information easier to understand; supports website content and routine WordPress updates; and applies UI/UX, responsive-design, and accessibility practices. It also involves preparing production-ready files, coordinating with external creative partners, managing projects and assets, reviewing work before publication, and using approved generative AI and emerging creative tools to support creative development and production efficiency.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital design, or creative production.
A strong portfolio demonstrating experience across print, digital, web, social media, and campaign design.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
Strong understanding of graphic design, layout, typography, branding, and visual communication.
Working knowledge of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and digital accessibility.
Professional experience working within WordPress.
Basic understanding of HTML and CSS, with the ability to make minor formatting and styling adjustments within WordPress.
Ability to create and adapt digital assets for websites, landing pages, email, social media, and other digital channels.
Understanding of how design translates across desktop, mobile, and other digital experiences.
Strong attention to detail, including design accuracy, proofreading, file organization, and version control.
Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to take creative direction, incorporate feedback, collaborate effectively, and independently move assignments through completion.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Design, Marketing, or a related field.
Financial services, credit union, or other regulated-industry experience.
Experience with Figma, Adobe XD, or similar wireframing and prototyping tools.
Experience with generative AI and AI-assisted creative tools.

Responsibilities

Design creative materials across print and digital channels, including advertising, direct mail, branch materials, presentations, email, social media, digital displays, events, and other marketing collateral.
Develop campaign concepts and visual assets for products, services, community initiatives, financial education, and organizational priorities.
Maintain consistent application of brand standards, including logos, colors, typography, photography, imagery, and visual identity.
Create infographics, charts, and visual storytelling that make financial information easier for members to understand.
Support website creative and content in partnership with the Marketing Team, including graphics, banners, landing-page content, imagery, and routine WordPress updates.
Apply UI/UX, responsive-design, and accessibility best practices to create clear, intuitive, mobile-friendly digital experiences.
Develop page concepts, wireframes, mockups, and digital assets for website enhancements and other digital experiences.
Prepare production-ready files and coordinate with printers, vendors, photographers, and external creative partners.
Manage multiple creative projects and deadlines while maintaining organized design files, templates, photography, and brand assets.
Review creative materials for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and quality before publication.
Use approved generative AI and emerging creative tools to support concept development, content adaptation, imagery, and production efficiency.
Stay current with graphic design, digital, UI/UX, accessibility, and creative technology trends.