Creative Director, Personal & Business Banking

Application Deadline:

08/07/2024

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Marketing

The Creative Director, Personal & Business Banking role leads a team of designers in our in-house design agency to deliver creative in support of Marketing’s initiatives across both digital and print channels. The Role is also responsible for managing our team of Art Directors and our Film Production team.

• Oversee and lead the creative direction and strategy for projects for Personal and Business Banking (P&BB)
• Trusted creative advisor and brand ambassador for stakeholders
• Manage, mentor and develop team of Art Directors who support all Lines of Business in the enterprise (Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth) and our film production team.
• Develop and manage short and medium-term support strategy for P&BB Marketing.
• Partner with peer group to provide operational and strategic guidance
• Big picture thinker who contributes conceptual work and can present and articulate strategy to clients.
• Strong in creative development, ideation and copywriting.
• Broad understanding of P&BB Marketing strategy, products and services, and channels
• Review and assign daily creative requests, working closely with BMO Design Project Managers
• Keeps pulse on workloads and capacity of creative resources and partners with Project Managers to ensure appropriate distribution of assignments.
• Keep up to date on tech and industry trends

Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge and application of graphic design principles and how to use visual elements and copy to create engaging and effective creative   
• Expert application of creative thinking
• Expert knowledge and understanding of print and digital design.
• Familiar with graphic design software - e.g. Adobe Creative Suites.
• In-depth knowledge of accessibility considerations and regulations
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• In-depth/expert experience leading initiatives using various problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Human centred design)
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Familiar with capabilities of modern digital design tools and operations tools/workflows
• Intermediate proficiency in process efficiency and optimization
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making – In-depth / Expert.
• Foundational proficiency in financial and risk management

Salary:

$84,000.00 - $156,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll