Art Director

Marketing

Tacoma, Washington

Encino, California

Eureka, California

Portland, Oregon

Redding, California

San Francisco, California

Liberty Lake, Washington

Description

About Us:

Umpqua Bank is headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 5,000+ employees and offers banking services to customers throughout the nation. It’s an especially exciting time to join our team as, following the recent merger with Columbia Bank, we have grown to become a leading western-based regional bank with more than $50B in assets under management and an unwavering commitment to our associates, our customers, and our communities.

We create a great place to work by offering a special brand of relationship banking and by providing a culture where associates thrive. Associates who embody our core values fit in well here and we are eager to meet candidates who demonstrate behaviors that align with Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships.

About the Role:

The Art Director oversees the ideation, art direction, execution and production of graphics content for marketing and the Bank’s lines of business including web, print, ad campaigns, video and animations from start to finish. The Art Director works closely with the Creative Director, design staff, copywriters, project managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure all creative outputs are aligned with the bank’s brand and strategic goals.

• Develop high level ad campaigns to support sales driven initiatives, advertising and social media channels that effectively resonates with the target audience.

• Lead the creative process from concept to completion for all graphic content.

• Develop and execute innovative design solutions for web, print, campaigns, video, and animations.

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to establish the visual style and tone for all projects.

• Work closely with design staff, copywriters, project managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective creative outputs.

• Oversee the production process, ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines and budget constraints.

• Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and channels.

• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continually enhance the bank’s creative efforts.

• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.

• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.

• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other regulations as applicable to this job description.

• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.

• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words.

• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.

• Embraces our vision to become "The Business Bank of Choice.”

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. Required.

• 5+ years minimum of experience in art direction, preferably within a corporate or financial services environment.Required

• Microsoft 365: Proficient in Microsoft's productivity apps, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and web design principles.

• Understanding of marketing strategies and how to effectively communicate messages through design.

• Basic Photo and Video Editing Skills forPost Production: Proficient in retouching in Adobe Photoshop and Video Editing, cutting, adding Transitions & Effects, Mix Audio, with Adobe Premier

• Familiar with Event Space and Environmental Design with a focus on immersive and interactive experiences by incorporating and proposing new ideas + technology

• Hands onexperience withphoto and video shoot productions and directing large crews + talent.

• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in web, print, campaigns, video, and animation projects.

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.

• Proven success working in a collaborative team environment.

Workstyle: Fully onsite.

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. Thepay rangefor this role is$65,000.00 - $140,000.00and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Umpqua Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected]

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.