Creative Director of Design - CA, WA, UT

For more than 150 years, Zions Bancorporation has built on the dedication and talent of our people, earning recognition as one of the "Best Banks to Work For." Today, we're shaping the future of banking-leveraging innovation, strengthening local relationships, and delivering exceptional value across our collection of great banks in the West.

Our expanding marketing team is building something transformative: a dynamic, in‑house Creative Studio that will redefine how we tell our story and connect with customers. Under the leadership of our new CMO, we're creating a modern, collaborative hub for bold ideas and breakthrough campaigns that elevate a bank known for exceptional service and deep community roots. This is your opportunity to lead creative for one of the fastest‑growing areas of marketing‑affiliate partnerships–and set a new standard for performance‑driven design.

Our Creative Directors work with leadership to develop and drive the strategic creative approach to and execution of marketing programs across eight bank brands.

You will create compelling, conversion‑focused work that strengthens partnerships and drives measurable results. You will provide leadership across a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with growth and performance marketing teams, and deliver innovative creative that balances brand integrity with business goals.

A key responsibility will be building and inspiring the team, fostering a culture of excellence, and delivering work that strengthens customer trust and positions Zions Bancorporation and its affiliates as leaders in financial marketing.

We're looking for a Creative Director of Design to own the creative vision for multi‑channel marketing programs, ensuring compelling, conversion‑focused work that strengthens partnerships and drives measurable results. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with growth and performance marketing teams, and deliver innovative creative that balances brand integrity with business objectives. A key focus will be building and inspiring the team, fostering a culture of excellence, and delivering work that strengthens customer trust and positions Zions as a leader in financial marketing.

• Act as a leader in the creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives
• Develop high‑performing creative assets for affiliate channels, across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences
• Collaborate with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion

• Inspire and manage the work of a multi‑talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives
• This is initially an individual contributor role but may gain direct reports as the Creative Studio grows
• Establish creative workflows that enhance efficiency and productivity

• Elevate and ensure quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints
• Balance innovative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards

• Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategies
• Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Design and minimum 8 years of experience in graphic design, interactive, advertising, media, and/or related fields. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Strong demonstrated capabilities in forward thinking graphic design, with experience across print and digital media
• Strong visual, written, and oral presentation skills
• Experience coaching team members and freelancers
• Capability to direct spatial ideas into conceptual drawings and lead design decisions through documentation, production, fabrication, and construction
• Creating and evangelizing standards and campaign plans
• Bonus experience: fixturing, signage, hospitality design, art curation,…