Citi · 3 days ago
In-House Agency Print and Digital Design Lead
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $172K/yr
8+ years expCiti is seeking an experienced Design Lead to drive the creative vision and execution of their brand across all lower funnel marketing. This role involves leading a design team, overseeing high-quality design work, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align design strategies with business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead Creative Direction – Uphold the brand’s visual identity across all lower funnel marketing channels
Design Execution – Oversee the development of high-quality design work, from concept to final delivery, ensuring consistency and excellence
Team Leadership – Mentor and manage a team of designers, providing guidance, continual feedback, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with colleagues across strategy and marketing teams to align design strategies with business objectives
Brand Stewardship – Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure a cohesive identity across all internal and external communications
Stakeholder Communication – Present design concepts and rationale clearly to stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively
Trend Awareness – Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and technologies to keep the brand’s creative approach fresh and relevant
Quality Control – Review and approve final assets to ensure they meet brand standards ADA/WCAG 2.1 guidelines and project goals
Foster a Creative Culture – Champion a positive, inclusive and innovative design culture that encourages continuous learning and collaboration
Qualification
Required
8+ years of leadership experience, including a design background
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Expert-level proficiency in Figma, including experience with components, auto layout, libraries, and collaborative design workflows
A proven history of design fundamentals (including typography, color theory, brand adherence, and critical thinking with regards to creative application)
Experience working with design systems and component libraries
Proficient in implementation of ADA accessibility standards, particularly for email design
Strong presentation skills and the ability to clearly and effectively discuss projects
Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills
Experience utilizing a work management platform
Able to balance speed with precision and adapt to evolving priorities
A BA or higher in marketing or a related field
A comprehensive online portfolio showcasing your strongest work, including examples relevant to email and direct mail
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Agency experience (in-house agency experience is a plus)
Familiar with Creative AI tools
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Company
Citi
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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James Monahan
Managing Director / Global Head of Asset Servicing
Naveed Sultan
Managing Director, Chairman, Institutional Clients Group
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