What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Designer position at Discover Financial Services?
Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
Directs and Designs Discover marketing communications on assigned business lines by applying innovative thinking, ideation, leadership, concept development and functional expertise. Creates fresh, conceptually strong concepts that generate new customers, sell products/services and enhance a unified customer experience across all media. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You’ll Do It
The Basics
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:
#Remote
Application Deadline
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on May-03-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $67,000.00 to $113,000.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).
Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
Directs and Designs Discover marketing communications on assigned business lines by applying innovative thinking, ideation, leadership, concept development and functional expertise. Creates fresh, conceptually strong concepts that generate new customers, sell products/services and enhance a unified customer experience across all media. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You’ll Do It
- Contributes to the conception, development, refinement and execution of on-strategy, on-time, high-stopping power creative that delivers on the Creative Brief and Business Partner objectives/key performance indicators. Be a steward of the Discover Brand Standards and ensure all designs have one brand and one voice across all media.
- Attend project briefings and collaborate with Creative Team to art direct and design creative across a variety of channels, including print, digital, video, radio, social/content.
- Manages time and produces consistently effective communications for multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Owns project details and ensure work is free of errors in fact, style or presentation prior to submittal to Business Partners.
- Effectively disseminates client and legal changes and incorporate changes into creative, while complying with company/department requirements, policies and processes.
- Be an expert at the file release process (both print and digital), creates unique bi-lines and approve proofs.
- Pursues and participates in learning and skill development opportunities to further writing capabilities and brand expertise.
- Lead and manage design projects to ensure visual alignment with brand strategies/business goals and key performance indicators
- Present creative concepts and designs to stakeholders and upper management
- Ability to identify and solve design problems and find creative solutions that meet stakeholder and project needs, while complying with company/department requirements, policies, and processes
- Willingness to create and revise compelling PowerPoint presentations to enrich our team with their client and internal engagements
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, producing consistently effective graphics while meeting both long-term and tight deadlines. This includes planning, scheduling, overseeing progress and ensuring projects are completed on or before deadlines.
- Be an expert at the file release process (both print and digital) and comfortable approving proofs. Work with vendors, printers, and external agencies to ensure quality production of materials.
- Comfortable speaking with and gathering information from high-level subject matter experts to translate complex business concepts, data, information and content into easily digestible, high-end infographics graphics and presentations
The Basics
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or graphic design
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:
- Primarily remain in a stationary position.
- No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
- Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
- Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
- Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
- 2 years Art direction/design experience across a diverse client portfolio and media, including print, digital, video, radio and social/content. Digital proficiency is a must. Credit card and/or financial design work is a plus. Advertising agency experience is preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite all mediums: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. Other capabilities: HTML5 familiarity (General understanding, not coding), Familiarity with video production (directing/editing with vendors), Microsoft Suite (Office, PowerPoint, Word), Aftereffects a plus, Workfront project management experience a plus
- 5 years of professional experience in direction and/or design, with at least 2 years in a senior role
- Portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality design work
- Payments industry or B2B financial services design work is a plus
- Passionate about keeping up with design trends, emerging tools, and best practices in the industry
- Proficiency in PowerPoint template design is a plus
- Excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills, attention to detail, and strong understanding of typography, color theory, and composition
#Remote
Application Deadline
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on May-03-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $67,000.00 to $113,000.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
- Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
- Recognition Program
- Education Assistance
- Commuter Benefits
- Family Support Programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).
Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
