Job Description We're a dynamic, integrated in-house agency that really appreciates creative challenges, whether we're creating innovative content and experiences across our owned and paid channels, or working closely with other talented agencies to do the same. We are skilled partners across creative disciplines who help define, provide creative vision for and deliver on the expression of the Chase brand across our global ecosystem.
We're looking for an energetic and experienced Art Director with a proven track record of creating engaging, results-oriented content and experiences, with an eye toward innovation and creative thinking.
As an Art Director on our team, you'll concept and execute on-brand tactics in our 360 ecosystem (from film and social to emails, landing pages, print, style guides, etc.) that tell the story behind our products and initiatives, and bring our voice, business and brand to life. Partnership and teamwork are fundamental to this role: You'll work closely with copywriters, creative directors, brand managers and other partners on best-in-class creative solutions that communicate the strategic intent for each deliverable. You'll develop a strong understanding of our brand, our customers and their journeys, as well as our strategic platform and visual guidelines.
Our ideal candidate works both collaboratively and independently; knows the importance of good communication and has a proven track record of it; pays attention to the details and polishes their work, but knows how to hit a deadline; and is an expert in the latest trends in modern design and advertising, with a keen eye for visual and graphic design, storytelling, color, illustration, photography, typography and motion graphics.
Willing to give it a shot? Send us your CV with a link to your portfolio.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, creative directors and brand managers to unearth strategic insights and convert them into compelling creative executions for multiple lines of business across various platforms: web, mobile, social, print, direct mail, posters, emails, retail signage, presentations, events, and video.
• Learn, know and deliver creative solutions based on Brand guidelines
• Cultivate a solid understanding of the strategy and market dynamics of assigned product(s) and initiatives
• Work closely with copywriter partner, brand managers and creative operations managers to meet established deadlines
• Comfortably present creative ideas and solutions to peers, managers and business partners
• Participate in project kickoffs, status meetings, team meetings and creative reviews, to stay aligned with the creative process and ensure adherence to timelines
• Complete all assigned work on deadline and regularly communicate status updates to your managers and teammates
• Familiarize yourself with the nuances of multiple lines of business (i.e. credit card, business banking, merchant services, consumer banking, home lending, auto, mobile app, investing and corporate)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of art direction and/or design experience in an agency or corporate environment, designing across multiple devices and platforms; some agency experience is strongly preferred but not required
• A bachelor's degree in communication design, graphic design or visual arts is required
• Knowledge of the financial services industry, or the ability to learn it quickly (experience working in a regulated industry preferred)
• Must possess exceptional software skills. Proficiency on Mac OS platform is a must. Thorough knowledge of the following applications is required: Adobe CC (including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Sketch and InVision
• Strong experience and knowledge of skills in both digital and print, with expert understanding of multimedia design and experience building files for both print and digital
• Demonstrated strong understanding of color theory and color relationships.
• Experienced at translating a creative brief into clear and motivating creative
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions
• Understand the fine points of brand guidelines and adhere to their standards and rules, with a great eye for typography
• Impeccable taste in current design trends and visual content
• Listens and communicates well and is open to feedback
• Strong communication, presentation and strategy skills
• Proactive, organized and detail-oriented work style
• Able to effectively handle multiple assignments concurrently in a fast-paced environment, partner effectively and consistently meet deadlines

About Us Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Full vaccination is a requirement for this role for new hires joining JPMorgan Chase. Additional requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool and may include mask wearing and social distancing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
Note: The requirement to be fully vaccinated to be hired for this role does not apply to roles with a work location in Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Tennessee. For applicants to these roles, JPMorgan Chase will consider all qualified applicants regardless of vaccination status, due to state and local laws.
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About the Team Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
Marketing & Communications teams shape the firm's brand and protect and grow the firm's excellent reputation across the world. They deepen relationships with customers through shared passions with a best in class portfolio of partnerships including Madison Square Garden, The Chase Center & the US Open. Through the use of data and analytics, they create and deliver marketing campaigns or servicing messages through Chase.com, the mobile app, and paid media channels based on what is best for the customer.