Studio Designer-OnBrand

American Express•Atlanta, GA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. The Global Advertising and Brand Management (GABM) team is responsible for creating marketplace demand and driving commerce for American Express products and services through differentiated and innovative branding, marketing, and experiences. We have an ambitious goal: to be the most admired brand in the Fortune 500 and we aim to deliver on that by doing work that is both creative and effective. The OnBrand Creative Agency sits within GABM. We aspire to be the creative partner-of-choice to build seamless customer experiences for our Business Units, essential for driving results and unlocking value through deeper knowledge of our business powered by industry-defining creative excellence”. We are focused on developing forward thinking ideas and work across channels, end-to-end experiences in digital and beyond. We are seeking a Studio Designer. The Studio Designer, OnBrand, reporting to the Associate Creative Director, Design Studio, will be responsible for supporting design and design production of best-in-class creative and marketing communications supporting Creative Directors, Art Directors and Senior Designers. Besides having proficient design skills, the candidate will be a key member of a creative team working with clients that demand perfection.

Requirements

0-3+ years of professional design experience within an agency environment, with a focus on branding, visual identity systems, holistic marketing journeys, and both print and digital design.
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat; After Effects a plus), Sketch or Figma, and Microsoft Office.
Deep knowledge of and proficiency in PowerPoint; strong PowerPoint presentation design and formatting skills are a plus.
Image retouching experience; advanced retouching capabilities are a plus.
Proven ability to implement brand guidelines and deliver impactful designs across digital, traditional, and experiential channels.
Emerging expertise across digital design (banners, landing pages, email), social (static and motion), branding/visual identity, print, and design production (versioning, resizing, compression, file management).
Strong knowledge of printing processes, techniques, color models, and file formats.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present work clearly in internal reviews and stakeholder meetings.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strong understanding of color theory and typography.
Ability to inspire, collaborate with, mentor, and lead creative team members.
Please include a link to your online portfolio with your application.

Nice To Haves

Experience with motion design workflows is a plus, ranging from asset optimization and handoff to hands-on work in Adobe After Effects.
Familiarity with video editing workflows, including basic knowledge of Premiere and Media Encoder, is a plus.
Experience designing for and innovating within content management systems is a plus.
Familiarity with Digital Asset Management systems is a plus (e.g., Frontify).
Experience working with project management tools is a plus (e.g., Workfront).

Responsibilities

Leverage the brand’s visual identity to design marketing creative across a wide range of print and digital materials.
Bring a strong passion for digital, motion, print, packaging, branding, and visual identity systems, with an emerging level of expertise across disciplines.
Visually communicate design concepts clearly, translating physical printing techniques into effective digital collateral.
Act as a creative advocate by staying current on design, marketing, and production trends and thoughtfully incorporating them into work.
Produce print-ready files using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, collaborating closely with creative and production partners to ensure optimal print execution.
Adjust and refine artwork in Photoshop as needed, including resizing, color correction, and basic image retouching.
Stay current on industry trends, software updates, and advancements in both digital and print technologies.
Collaborate closely with designers, art directors, creative directors, and in-house production teams.
Deliver high-quality work efficiently while managing timelines and deadlines.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet business needs.
Maintain organized files and documentation, including version control and archival best practices.
Advocate for the customer by providing thoughtful creative guidance to internal partners and contributing to a strong internal creative culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6%25 Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.