Creative Services Art Director (US)

Marketing Role

This role reviews all work produced by Creative Services Graphic Designers to ensure quality, accuracy and adherence to brand standards. Consults and strategizes with the Senior Creative Services Manager and MarCom Project Leads to achieve project goals and brand adherence with designs produced within Creative Services. In addition, this role works as part of the Creative Services team, creating designs that are conceptually and visually compelling, supportive of project objectives and representative of brand standards, positioning and character.

Depth & Scope:

1. Provides fast, efficient and diplomatic art direction to Creative Services graphic designers reflective of our brand standards and guidelines
2. Consults with Senior Creative Services Manager and MarCom Project Managers to clarify and discuss requests and resolve problems arising from clients preferences, project objectives, production requirements and budgetary/time limitations
3. Participates in creative strategy and execution for large projects
4. Works as part of the Creative Services Team, managing design projects from start to finish
5. Works efficiently and effectively to provide timely art direction, helping to keep projects on track and meet deadlines necessary to achieve business line goals
6. Successfully completes all required online training and follows all department procedures resulting in effective compliance for all job-relevant State and Federal regulations including, but not limited to Employee policies, procedures, CRA EEO/AA, as well as all job relevant Risk Management and Corporate standards
7. Ensures effective compliance with all job-related State and Federal regulations, including, but not limited to Employee policies, procedures, CRA EEO/AA, as well as all job relevant Risk Management and corporate standards. Ensures TD Bank maintains successful audits and exams within all areas
8. Understands cost implications of various production techniques, color types/quantity and design elements and is mindful of creating solutions that fit within budgetary constraints and represent the best use of company resources
9. Understands the TD Bank U.S. brand and comprehends the importance of consistent brand personality across multiple communication channels, provides art direction to Creative Services graphic designers reflective of TDs US brand standards & character

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or progressive work experience in addition to experience below
• 7+ Years of related experience
• Solid understanding of branding and brand consistency across multiple communication channels
• Management experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress and Microsoft Office on both Mac and PC platforms
• Conceptual design skills with the ability to devise creative solutions in a wide variety of situations
• Demonstrates ability to conceptualize and implement design projects to support business goals
• Ability to learn and retain new concepts and techniques
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-component visual communications projects
• Strong time management, organization and communication skills
• Highly organized, able to multi-task successfully, detail oriented and able to work under tight deadlines quickly and patiently
• Ability to participate in jobs currently in progress, as well as produce concepts from start to finish
• WOW! attitude about the company and the culture
• Self-motivated team player

Physical Requirements:

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package:

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

Additional Information:

We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development:

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding:

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role. Interview Process:

We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation:

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.