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The Global Advertising and Brand Management (GABM) organization has a mission to create marketplace demand and drive commerce for American Express through differentiated and innovative products, partnerships, marketing, and customer experiences.
OnBrand, the American Express in-house creative agency, has the ambition to become the internal creative partner of choice by building seamless customer experiences for our Business Units, driving results, and unlocking value for the enterprise. Powered by industry-leading creative, we are focused on developing forward-thinking ideas and working across channels to create end-to-end experiences.
The Senior Studio Designer, reporting to the Design Director, will be responsible for building print mechanicals and designing marketing assets that support Card Design. Besides having proficient design skills, the candidate will be a key member of a creative team working with clients that demand perfection.
Responsibilities:
Be an expert with a strong passion for all things print, package design, digital, branding and VI.
For print collateral, collaborating with the team to ensure that designs are optimized for print and mechanicals are up-to-date.
Making adjustments to artwork in Photoshop and Illustrator; resizing, color adjusting, and retouching images.
Translating physical printing techniques into digital collateral.
Prepare design files to ensure they meet technical specifications.
Work with printers, vendors, and other production partners to ensure smooth execution of print projects.
Conduct pre-press checks to ensure files are correctly formatted and ready for production.
Update and maintain card assets, templates, and style guides.
Be a passionate advocate for creative and design. Expertly leverage our brand visual identity to design marketing creative for a range of print and digital marketing materials.
Staying updated on industry trends, software, and advancements in digital and print technology.
Expert ability to work closely with designers, art directors, creative directors, and our in-house production team.
Be able to deliver high-quality work efficiently and in a timely manner.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
Maintaining organized files and documentation for each project, including version control and archival purposes.
Be a passionate advocate for the customer, providing creative guidance to internal partners and helping to build a strong internal culture.
Qualifications:
4 years of professional design experience with a focus on holistic marketing journeys, branding, visual identity systems, print design, and digital design.
Knowledge of printing processes, inks, techniques, and file formats.
You are obsessed with detail and love to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat), Sketch or Figma, and Microsoft Office and Powerpoint.
Proven ability to implement guidelines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and an ability to present work concisely in internal review and stakeholder meetings.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Strong understanding of color theory and typography.
Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and lead creative team members.
Demonstrated expertise, including experience designing for and innovating within content management systems is a plus.
Knowledge of working in and organizing Digital Asset Management systems is a plus (e.g. Frontify)
Ability to work with a Project Management tool (e.g. Workfront)
With your application, please include a link to your online portfolio to be considered.
Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually bonus benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, well consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
Access to Amex Marketing U, a unique learning and development program built for marketers, by marketers. Amex Marketing U inspires marketers to develop their career through innovative learning experiences and opportunities that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the enterprise.
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That’s why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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