Sr Director, Design

The Sr Director, Design role is responsible for leading breakthrough creative expression of both TIAA and Nuveen brands across all touch points with a passion for storytelling through design. This leader will report directly to the Head of Creative and be responsible for helping to build a team of designers, who will produce work for both Institutional and Consumer audiences that will be distributed through a range of channels from digital display advertising to brochures and events. This role will also work to develop and execute creative assets alongside external creative agency partners.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Leads team to develop full spectrum of creative that tells the story of the brand in a way that is highly impactful and moves people.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure breakthrough and relevant outcomes
• Works with agency partners as an extension of the creative org to develop and execute content
• Manages design files and assets
• Manage team workload and priorities on a day-to-day basis to ensure all project requests are met and effectively prioritized.
• Ensure the work is consistent with brand standards and visual identity.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

9PL

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of marketing design experience including building a brand, oversee brand guidelines, standards, or visual identity

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of marketing design experience including building a brand, oversee brand guidelines, standards, or visual identity
• Previous experience collaborating with key stakeholders and senior leaders on developing breakthrough design that is ownable and differentiated
• Ability to identify talent to build out the organization
• Demonstrated track record of design, with samples
• Exceptional design skills
• Demonstrated understanding of modern, digital campaigns
• Ability to simplify and streamline content
• Experience with content management systems
• Previous experience of leading a team of designers
• High degree of proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
• UX experience
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to dynamically manage multiple projects at once, including frequent unexpected requests, with efficiency, urgency, and patience

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Related Skills

Audience-focused Communication, Audience Insights, Builds Visual Materials, Content Development, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Copywriting, Creative Thinking, Customer-Focused Campaign Development, Delivers On-Product Marketing Strategies, Digital Design, Innovation, Marketing Writing Effectiveness, Messaging Effectiveness

Base Pay Range: $134,700/yr. - $224,500/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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