Graphic Design Specialist

Position Summary:

Provide high quality graphic design solutions for a wide variety of offline and online marketing communication projects for all TCF business lines. Examples include: Branch point of sale signage, brochures, direct mail, email, online advertising, billboards, newsletters, event collateral, tradeshow graphics, motion graphics and other marketing material.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Determine content that drives results through collaboration with team members and internal customers. 
• Identify new ways to participate in the discussion of different approaches, methods and options for producing work with other team members. 
• Provide copywriting and editing when required. Research and select images to support content.
• Develop concept and layout. 
• Ensure that brand identity standards are applied. 
• Maintain accuracy throughout revision cycles. 
• Design and provide mock-ups for internal customer approval and production direction. Prepare logos, artwork, illustrations and other special treatment as projects require. 
• Develop accurate production files. Prepare files to specifications. Select most efficient electronic file format. Work with project managers to ensure that schedules are met. Deliver consistent, high quality results from initial concept through final production. Supply key internal customers, marketing, sales, and training with presentation templates, form letters and images as needed. 
• Develop and maintain brand and identity standards. Manage manuals for graphics, advertising, collateral and image standards. Introduce new ideas to evolve the brand. Stay current with the latest industry, style and graphic trends. 
• Maintain vendor relationships. Obtain estimates. Follow projects through production cycle to ensure timely delivery, quality control and adherence to budget. 
• Establish and maintain effective/efficient processes for creative services, collateral development, document storage, security and archival and other areas of responsibility. 

 Qualifications: 

• Associate degree in Graphic Design or related field. 
• 3 years experience with an in-house design group, advertising agency or design studio.
• Proficiency in Adobe CS5 or higher (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Adobe Acrobat, Suitcase Fusion, Macintosh OS, Microsoft Office, HTML and Flash. 
• Strong problem solving skills to resolve issues with internal customers and external vendors efficiently and independently. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet set deadlines. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and provide appropriate design solutions. 
• Excellent time management and communication skills. Ability to work independently and with a team. Work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. Must be flexible. 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of animation and motion graphics software (Adobe Flash and Adobe after Effects)
• Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable

Company description: TCF Bank is affiliated with TCF Financial Corporation, a financial holding corporation based in Minnesota. We have banking offices in Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana, Arizona and South Dakota. Our goal is to be the most convenient bank in the markets we serve. We are looking for employees who value honesty, integrity, ethical behavior, and putting The Customer First. If you have those traits, we invite you to apply at TCF Bank. Benefits TCF Bank encourages open employee communications and promotes from within whenever possible. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off. In addition, TCF Bank also offers health care/dependent care spending accounts, short and long term disability, tuition reimbursement, and an employee referral reward program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law.

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