Art Director

This position leads design and production for the Bell Bank brand, working with the internal marketing team and external agency partners to deliver a consistent brand across all Bell marketing initiatives. This position will lead the in-house design team and will oversee the look and feel of campaigns and promotional materials for all platforms and work closely with the in-house video staff. This role will oversee all aspects of a project, from the beginning concepts, design elements, to timelines and team collaboration. This role will also assist with trafficking and project management, to ensure all developed materials adhere to brand standards. The ideal candidate can design and execute visual materials for all business lines, while managing the project loads of the internal team.
Responsibilities

• Art Direction
  • Lead the artistic development of marketing and promotional pieces, including print, online, mobile, television and radio advertisements; collateral materials; and internal and external corporate publications.
  • Communicate with marketing leadership to ensure all materials adhere brand standards and reflect the company’s core values and ideals.
  • Collaborate with an internal team of graphic and visual designers, production artists and videographers to create standout content.
  • Work with team members to develop strategies for advertising campaigns.
  • Collaborate with members of the marketing team and external creative agencies to develop strategies for advertising campaigns and special projects.
  • Create presentations and project plans, meet with stakeholders and ensure successful implementation of projects across the organization.
  • Review graphic materials to assess their validity and appropriateness for the audience and our brand.
  • Regularly look outward to identify opportunities for improvement and to incorporate advancements in design technology, methods and tools.
  • Adhere to company privacy rules and any applicable laws.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead a design team that works collectively as a creative, collaborative group to share the Bell brand and culture through various marketing channels.
  • Nurture and foster individual growth to provide opportunities for all team members and expand our skillsets.
  • Assist with projects, activities and events within the responsibilities of the marketing team.
  • Contribute to a positive environment by working to meet individual and team goals.

Bell Bank Culture, Policy and Accountability Standards

• Know and live Bell Bank’s values, bottom line, customer service standards, Golden Rules, and LOCBUTN by building personal connections with customers and employees and using their names as often as possible.
• Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Code of Conduct, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
• Prompt and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Other Expectations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a similar field; or equivalent work experience.
• 6-8 years of experience working in a creative agency, as a designer, or working progressive creative roles.
• 2-4 years of experience leading marketing projects.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Infrequent travel to support operations is expected

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, be highly organized and able to work on multiple projects at a time under tight deadlines.
• Proficient typing and computer skills relating to PC operations.
• Ability to quickly and accurately learn new software systems or tools as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to finesse relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and a professional image.
• Flexibility in handling multiple tasks.