Lead Graphic Designer
U.S. Bank · Minneapolis, MN ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Design
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
Join the U.S. Bank In-House Agency and help create compelling visual experiences that connect with customers across digital, social, print, and emerging channels.
We're looking for a talented Graphic Designer who combines strong design fundamentals with curiosity, creativity, and a passion for problem-solving. This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to a wide range of marketing and brand initiatives. You'll partner with writers, strategists, project managers, and fellow creatives to develop impactful work that supports business goals while elevating the U.S. Bank brand.
Position Summary:
As a Graphic Designer, you will concept and create high-quality visual communications that inspire, inform, and engage our audiences. You'll execute creative solutions across a variety of channels while ensuring all work aligns with U.S. Bank brand standards and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is an exceptional visual thinker with strong design skills, attention to detail, and a passion for evolving creative craft. You'll be comfortable managing multiple projects, collaborating across teams, and embracing new tools and technologies that improve efficiency and creative excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop visually compelling creative assets across digital, social, print, display advertising, presentations, and other marketing channels.
Partner with copywriters, strategists, creative directors, project managers, and business stakeholders to translate ideas into impactful visual solutions.
Execute designs that are aligned with brand standards while supporting business and marketing objectives.
Contribute to campaign development by bringing strong conceptual thinking and visual storytelling skills.
Design content for social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels.
Create marketing materials that deliver strong customer experiences and drive engagement.
Prepare production-ready files and ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy across all deliverables.
Apply feedback constructively and iterate designs based on stakeholder and creative team input.
Utilize AI-powered creative tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, creativity, and speed-to-market.
Maintain a strong understanding of design trends, platform best practices, and evolving customer expectations.
Help evolve design systems, templates, and creative resources that improve consistency and scalability.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and positive creative culture.
Ability to clearly present design rationale, clarify feedback, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and creative partners.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across digital, social, and print design.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Strong understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, color theory, and brand systems.
Experience designing for digital marketing channels and social media platforms.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Experience with Figma and collaborative design workflows.
Familiarity with Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, or other AI-powered creative tools.
Motion graphics, animation, or video editing experience.
Experience working within established brand systems.
Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Graphic Design certificate, or equivalent work experience
Five or more years of design experience
Work Environment & Culture:
This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities to collaborate both in person and remotely. You'll join a creative, supportive, and innovative team that values collaboration, continuous learning, accountability, and high-quality creative work.
Location Expectations:
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
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:
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
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
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.
E-Verify
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.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $81,515.00 - $95,900.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.