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Principal Associate, Art Director - Auto Finance

AT Capital One
Capital One

Principal Associate, Art Director - Auto Finance

Plano, TX

Principal Associate, Art Director - Auto Finance

Ideally, you're a visual storyteller. You can take facts and data and craft compelling designs to turn them into a great story. You have a great eye for photography. And while you're great at sky-high concepting, you're also ok with detail oriented, day-to-day marketing work. Finally, you have the strategy chops to provide consultative design guidance to the creative and not-so-creative alike.

Capital One Auto is seeking an experienced creative Art Director who will be working in a classic creative team, as well as partnering with larger groups (including business partners, project managers, strategy teams, etc). You'll have a strong understanding of B2C advertising, web, and be up on current trends in the marketplace.

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In addition, you must have strong communication skills and be able to manage your own workload to achieve tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A strong portfolio with a range of performance marketing work across channels, with a focus on digital creative.

The nitty gritty:

Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid - Monday and Friday remote, Tuesday through Thursday in office
  • Works well balancing deadlines, unexpected roadblocks or delays, revisions, ad hoc requests, and changing priorities

Responsibilities:

  • Developing digital and print communications for consumer acquisition

    • Email, social, web banners, and native app or website placements
    • Along with digital storytelling, web-design, design thinking, and concept development
  • Deliver high quality creative in a data backed, performance marketing environment. Closely collaborating with writers, brand managers, developers, data science, and analytics teams.
  • Understand business priorities, anticipating needs in your work
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and recognize ideas that should go forward
  • Effectively tailor message and pitch concepts to a broad group of approvers and stakeholders
  • Expertise in email, mobile and digital design trends and best practices
  • Ability to multitask, conceptualize, create and work directly with other team members with strong creative problem-solving skills

Basic Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • At least 3 years of experience working in a cross functional environment
  • At least 2 years of experience working with a prototyping software, such as: Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Web Design
  • 7+ years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • 5+ years of experience working in a cross functional environment
  • 4+ years of experience in design for Digital using prototyping software like Figma or Sketch App
  • 3+ years of experience working on in house marketing
  • 2+ years of experience in UI/UX background
  • 1+ years of copywriting experience
  • 1+ years of experience in HTML/CSS
  • 1+ years of experience with motion graphics (After Effects)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Plano, TX: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Associate, Art Director

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX, USA
Job ID: capital-R208407
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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