Associate Creative Director Art Direction & Design

Associate Creative Director (ACD)

U.S. Bank is seeking a seasoned and visionary Associate Creative Director (ACD) with a background in art direction and design to join our in-house brand team. This role is ideal for a creative leader with 10+ years of experience across both agency and in-house environments, who thrives at the intersection of strategy, visual storytelling, and execution.

This role requires strong leadership skills. The ACD will lead and inspire cross-functional creative teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. In addition to strategic oversight, the ideal candidate must be comfortable jumping in and being hands-on with creative execution—providing art direction, design expertise, and guidance throughout the development of campaigns and deliverables.

As the lead art director and creative visual voice of the U.S. Bank brand, you will help shape and elevate our go-to-market presence with a more sophisticated, modern aesthetic. You'll report to the Brand Creative Lead and partner closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to bring our brand strategy to life through compelling, high-impact visuals across channels.

The ideal candidate must possess a strong portfolio of advertising work, with clear examples of highly impactful TV, digital, and social campaigns. They should be versatile, able to craft high-level strategic visuals, and lead ideation for integrated creative campaigns. A deep interest in and engagement with culture is essential, along with a strong understanding of what works across various media platforms.

Please note: A link to an online portfolio is required to be considered for this role. Applications submitted without a portfolio link will not be reviewed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead art director and visual brand steward for U.S. Bank.
• Translate complex business strategies into clear, motivating, and on-brand visual messaging.
• Lead the development of creative concepts and campaign designs across digital, social, and traditional media.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across verticals to ensure creative alignment and consistency.
• Present creative work with confidence and clarity to executive leadership, including the C-suite.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, curiosity, and excellence.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI and creative technology, guiding the team into the next phase of innovation.
• Champion a collaborative, enthusiastic, and solutions-oriented approach to creative leadership.
• Stay current with cultural trends and platform-specific best practices.
• Be hands-on with design execution when needed, supporting the team with expert-level creative contributions.
• Package, present, and sell creative ideas effectively to stakeholders and leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically eight or more years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of experience in creative art direction and design roles.
• Proven success in both agency and or in-house environments.
• Deep understanding of branding, advertising, and social media.
• Strong portfolio of advertising work with impactful visual campaigns across TV, digital, and social.
• Experience in financial services is a strong plus.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and inspire award-winning work.
• Knowledgeable about contemporary culture.
• Curious, adaptable, and excited about elevating the people around you.
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries is a plus

This role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.