Design Manager

When joining Elevations, you can expect to work for a company with :

A leadership team that strives to make this the best place you've ever worked!

A focus on supporting our employees' mental, physical, and financial well-being

A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion recognized by the Denver Business Journal and Colorado Association of Realtors

A highly engaged workforce devoted to innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration

A reputation for excellence, as evidenced by being a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

A passion for consistently providing amazing experiences and creating raving fans

If you join our team, here are some of the perks you can expect :

A competitive total rewards package with 4 weeks paid time off for full-time employees, work anniversary paid time off, paid volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions to supercharge your Health Savings Account

Up to a 4% match on 401(k) contributions

Up to twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave

An extensive Employee Assistance Program that provides personalized care options for your whole household

Ample opportunity to learn, develop and grow with access to LinkedIn Learning, career and leadership development programs, job shadowing, a mentor program, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 / year

Location

Elevations Credit Union- Broomfield Basecamp

Hybrid : Employees who are able to perform the essential functions of their jobs away from an Elevations location may do so with the expectation that they are onsite at least fifty percent of the time over a two-week pay period.

Summary / Objective

The Design Manager is an instrumental partner on the design and brand marketing team. This position oversees vendor partnerships and is primarly responsible for creating digital, advertising, print, signage, and physical assets for Elevations Credit Unions in order to drive new member acquisition, member retention, brand awareness and product demand. This role functions as a key player on an award-winning marketing team and collaborates heavily with stakeholders across the organization to achieve the stated outcome of each project.

Essential Functions.

Oversee the planning, design, and production of a wide range of visual assets in alignment with Elevations' design requirements and brand standards, ensuring brand integrity while evolving creative materials to remain relevant and engaging.

Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure all deliverables align with project objectives, meet established quality standards, and are completed on schedule.

Deploy creative assets for both internal and external channels, ensuring appropriate formatting and distribution.

Manage relationships with external vendors and oversee the production of branded materials to maintain quality and consistency.

Research and evaluate emerging design software and AI-driven tools to streamline workflows and enhance creative capabilities.

Ensure all creative materials incorporate required disclosures, meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG for digital assets), and comply with applicable industry regulations.

Reports To

Director of Brand Marketing

Manages :

This role does not have supervisory responsibility.

Required Skills, Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art Direction, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of six years of professional experience in a related design role.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Comprehensive understanding of printing processes for physical assets and technical file requirements for digital assets.

Working knowledge of AI-based design tools and prompting techniques.

Functional understanding of HTML and CSS.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and to adapt effectively within a fast-paced environment.

A passion for learning new things, including how AI will shape the future of marketing and design.

Preferred Skills, Education and Experience

Experience using Canva

Experiencing using AI image generation platforms including Midjourney and Google AI studio.

Experience developing video content for digital channels such as Facebook Live, Instagram, etc.

Understanding of UI and UX principles.

Work Environment

Elevations uses multi-factor authentication to keep our data safe. As such, a personal smartphone is a requirement for employment with us. This job operates in an office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements

Sitting frequently, walking occasionally, use of hands frequently, hearing constantly, talking frequently, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Full-time / 40 hours per week

Classification : Exempt

Compensation information :

The person hired into this position will likely earn between $85,380.35 and $106,725.44 plus annual bonus

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and / or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Anticipated Application Window :

This role is anticipated to close within 45 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, Elevations may keep the application period open longer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us :

Elevations Credit Union is a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution serving Colorado's Front Range. Founded in 1952, we've grown from 12 members and less than $100 in assets to an institution with 15 branches and more than 170,000 members that manages over $3 billion in assets and is the No. 1 credit union mortgage lender in Colorado. At Elevations, we've made a commitment to move away from a product-centered business model and focus instead on creating consumer solutions. Our objective is to provide our members, as well as the entire community, with unbiased consumer information.

EEO Statement :

The Credit Union is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Candidates for certain positions may be required to submit to a credit history report in determining qualification for employment with Elevations Credit Union. If the position you are applying for requires a credit history report, any information received in such a report will not be the sole factor in making an employment decision. A history of personal financial irresponsibility may be reason for disqualification insofar as it relates to your potential job duties. Elevations Credit Union is aware that occasionally there are extenuating circumstances that may affect an individual's credit history. We comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Colorado Employment Opportunity Act.

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