Sr Graphic Designer

Description

About Us:

At Umpqua, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates.

We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose.

Think of us as financial partners, because at Umpqua, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

About the Role:

Design and produce high-quality visual designs for various marketing, advertising, and packaging projects, including both traditional print and online design. Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to determine and deliver the most appropriate solutions, making recommendations and proposals to meet project specifications. Manage multiple projects from initial concept through final production with attention to details and deadlines.

• Consult with internal clients to discuss business objectives, requirements, and project specifications, ensuring a thorough understanding of their needs and expectations.
• Interpret clients’ business needs and think creatively to develop innovative concepts that align with their goals and the bank's branding guidelines.
• Generate creative ideas and concepts, and present them to clients or account managers, incorporating feedback to refine and improve the designs.
• Utilize a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD), to create visually appealing and effective designs.
• Contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall project, demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches, and develop interactive designs.
• Proofread all design work to ensure accuracy, high quality, and adherence to the bank's standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members, including photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers, and marketing specialists, to deliver cohesive and integrated design solutions.
• Manage projects effectively by meeting timelines and deadlines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful project completion.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in new media and design programs, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge to remain competitive and innovative.
• 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 “Business Bank of Choice”.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

About You:

• Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, required.
• 5-10 years of Graphic Design experience, required
• Proven ability to effectively consult with internal clients to understand their business objectives, requirements, and project specifications.
• Advanced interpersonal skills in interpreting clients’ business needs and developing innovative concepts that align with their goals and the bank's branding guidelines.
• Advanced proficiency in generating creative ideas and concepts, presenting them to clients or account managers, and incorporating feedback to refine and improve designs.
• Expertise in utilizing a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD), to create visually appealing and effective designs.
• Strong ability to contribute ideas and design artwork, demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches, and develop interactive designs.
• Strong attention to detail in proofreading all design work to ensure accuracy, high quality, and adherence to the bank's standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced experience in collaborating with team members, including photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers, and marketing specialists, to deliver cohesive and integrated design solutions.
• Competence in managing projects effectively by meeting timelines and deadlines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful project completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects).
• Comprehensive understanding of HTML/CSS and web design principles. Proficient photo and video editing skills for post-production.
• Ability to stay abreast of emerging technologies in new media and design programs, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge to remain competitive and innovative.
  
  

Travel Type:

Occasional

Job Location(s): Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

Bellevue, WA, Portland, OR, Irvine, CA

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000, and 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.