In-House Agency Print and Digital Design Lead at Citi

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Direction, Design Execution, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Brand Stewardship, Stakeholder Communication, Trend Awareness, Quality Control, Creative Culture, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Design Fundamentals, ADA Accessibility Standards, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Organizational Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Lead Creative Direction - Uphold the brand's visual identity across all lower funnel marketing channels Design Execution - Oversee the development of high-quality design work, from concept to final delivery, ensuring consistency and excellence Team Leadership - Mentor and manage a team of designers, providing guidance, continual feedback, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with colleagues across strategy and marketing teams to align design strategies with business objectives Brand Stewardship - Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure a cohesive identity across all internal and external communications Stakeholder Communication - Present design concepts and rationale clearly to stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively Trend Awareness - Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and technologies to keep the brand's creative approach fresh and relevant Quality Control - Review and approve final assets to ensure they meet brand standards ADA/WCAG 2.1 guidelines and project goals Foster a Creative Culture - Champion a positive, inclusive and innovative design culture that encourages continuous learning and collaboration 8+ years of leadership experience, including a design background Agency experience (in-house agency experience is a plus) Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including experience with components, auto layout, libraries, and collaborative design workflows Familiar with Creative AI tools A proven history of design fundamentals (including typography, color theory, brand adherence, and critical thinking with regards to creative application) Experience working with design systems and component libraries. Proficient in implementation of ADA accessibility standards, particularly for email design. Strong presentation skills and the ability to clearly and effectively discuss projects Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills. Experience utilizing a work management platform Able to balance speed with precision and adapt to evolving priorities A BA or higher in marketing or a related field A comprehensive online portfolio showcasing your strongest work, including examples relevant to email and direct mail Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred ------------------------------------------------------ For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Dec 08, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------

Responsibilities

Lead the creative direction and uphold the brand's visual identity across marketing channels. Oversee design execution and mentor a team of designers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.