VP, Associate Creative Director

Why Bank OZK

Founded on a legacy of more than 120 years in banking, Bank OZK is much more than just a company. We’re nationally recognized as an industry leader in financial services. That means we combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to our clients across the country. We’re investing in small businesses, fueling economies in local communities and changing skylines in the largest cities across America. Here, we're not simply filling roles. We're fostering even greater careers.

The foundation for a great career starts with an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in providing our dedicated team members with the best resources to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance as well as special perks and discounts. Learn more about Bank OZK benefits (https://careers.ozk.com/benefits) .

Job Purpose & Scope

This position is responsible for creative direction by assisting with the development of strategies and monitoring the performance of creative teams. This role will manage a range of activities, from design inception to layout and production, for a wide variety of graphic art, print, and digital assignments, to include a variety of media to communicate our brand, business, policies, and processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports leadership by assisting with the development of strategies and monitoring the performance of the creative teams.

• Oversees a creative team by providing guidance and project management on various campaigns/projects.

• Directs creative teams to help overcome obstacles and work closely with the leadership to offer creative solutions.

• Mentors creative team and third-party partners to ensure consistency and continuous improvement of the Bank’s objectives.

• Directly supervises team members(s) to produce high-quality outcomes and meet deadlines.

• Designs print and digital materials that uphold the Bank’s brand and inspire people to take action and engage with the content.

• Develops and provides recommendations to content that enhances assigned objectives in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Focuses on both conception and execution of ideas to accomplish business objectives.

• Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external collaborators to ensure deliverables are produced on time and meet standards.

• Manages multiple design projects to support assigned objectives and corporate communications.

• Develops presentations to share and promote creative concepts to senior management.

• Displays and encourages enthusiasm for continuous learning, scanning and marketplace and leveraging best practices from within and outside industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in managing and supervising a creative team and product

• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and digital design.

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

• Ability to lead direct reports through goal setting, delegation, coaching, performance management, and career development.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work without close supervision.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with exacting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent and effective customer service skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to demonstrate effective creativity, initiative, organization, project management, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively and demonstrate flexibility in a continually changing environment.

• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

• Ability to display enthusiasm for continuous learning and opportunities to take on special projects.

• Ability to demonstrate visual design skills.

• Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts, graphic design, or relevant field, required.

• Five (5) or more years’ experience in graphic design, required.

• One (1) or more years’ experience in a managerial role, required.

• Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects, preferred.

Job Expectations

Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

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EEO Statement

Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.