Marketing Designer II

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Bring marketing briefs to life through designing and producing marketing materials in a variety of platforms, including print, digital and environmental executions.
• Creating design mock-ups and layouts for presentations.
• Conceptualization and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns.
• Work on the production and design needs related to in-house business lines as well as advertising campaigns.
• Manage a portfolio of projects to ensure they are completed on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional partners within the marketing team and other internal business groups to find creative solutions that effectively deliver results driven marketing and advertising collateral.
• Adhere to Lake Michigan Credit Union's brand standards guidelines while managing the brand standards and advocating for LMCU's brand, internally and externally.
• Provide design expertise while ensuring the business unit's priorities and marketing goals are met.
• Research credit union and financial industry data to stay current on relevant trends.
• Develop a competitive database to understand strengths, weaknesses, points of differentiation, and opportunities to differentiate in the marketplace.
• Present creative concepts clearly and persuasively to stakeholders using storytelling and communication skills.

Requirements

• Three years to five years of similar or related experience in design and/or art direction.
• Bachelor's degree in design, art direction, advertising or related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, and other relevant design tools.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and design principles.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stay updated with the latest design trends and technologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a financial or credit union industry is a plus.
• Additional familiarity with environmental or retail marketing design.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and/or art direction (3-5 years).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Benefits & Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness package including Medical (with prescription coverage), Dental, and vision
• Matching Health Savings Account Contributions, Dependent Care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Retirement options like 401(k) with company match and pension
• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal days, paid holidays, paid volunteer time, sick days, & flex time
• Tuition reimbursement