Senior Art Director

Job Summary

Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Senior Art Director to join their creative team. This is a contract opportunity located in Chicago, IL, supporting customer-focused marketing and communications initiatives across digital and print channels. This role is ideal for a creative professional who excels at transforming complex information into visually engaging, easy-to-understand communications while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact campaigns that align with brand standards and business objectives.

• Design visually compelling customer communications for digital and print channels, including instructional content, customer updates, and marketing materials
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, marketing partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop integrated creative campaigns
• Translate complex information into clear, accessible visual designs that improve customer understanding and engagement
• Adapt creative solutions to evolving business priorities, project timelines, and stakeholder feedback
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while taking ownership of timelines, deliverables, and project execution
• Apply and maintain brand identity, design standards, and messaging guidelines across all customer communications
• Make informed creative decisions using customer insights, past experience, and design best practices
• Produce high-quality creative work with exceptional attention to detail while consistently meeting deadlines
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback to continuously improve communication effectiveness
• Present creative concepts and clearly articulate design rationale to internal partners and stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience with a strong creative portfolio
• 4+ years of experience developing creative assets for digital and traditional marketing channels
• 2+ years of experience designing for web, mobile, and social platforms
• Expert proficiency with Figma
• Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including:
• In Design
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Basic understanding of UX design principles
• Basic knowledge of print production processes and printer specifications
• Strong presentation and visual communication skills

• 6+ years of experience developing creative for digital and traditional marketing channels
• 4+ years of experience designing for web, mobile, and social platforms
• Experience working within established design systems and templates
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary creative and marketing teams
• Strong understanding of customer-centered design and communication principles

• Strong visual design and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Adaptable and comfortable working through changing priorities and feedback
  
  Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of projects from concept through execution
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for creating clear, engaging communications

• Location:
  
  Chicago, Illinois
• Duration:
  Approximately 10 months

• Pay Rate:
  Approximately $35.00 to $39.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401(k) offered