Creative Projects Manager

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Creative Projects Manager is responsible for concepting and executing creative solutions for various outputs, including print collateral, PowerPoint presentations and digital media. This role balances hands-on design for high-visibility projects with oversight of day-to-day creative operations to ensure efficient workflow, resourcing and consistent brand execution. The position plays a key role in maintaining and reinforcing the Velera brand experience through the consistent application of creative standards across all deliverables. This position reports to the Manager, Marketing Creative and will frequently collaborate with writers, web developers, product marketing managers and events team to develop, coordinate and execute various campaigns and creative deliverables to support Velera marketing initiatives. This individual must feel comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and be deadline-driven.

• Works proactively to develop new creative solutions in collaboration with creative/marketing team members.

• Ensures the Velera brand experience is applied consistently across channels, tools and deliverables.

• Conceptualizes and executes graphic design solutions in compliance with brand guidelines.

• Works with Velera team members and outside vendors to manage and produce projects.

• Prepares files for print production and web development.

• Design for key enterprise initiatives and high-visibility projects, as assigned, while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Marketing Creative team.

• Supports the Manager, Marketing Creative in the establishment, oversight and coordination of the annual creative production calendar.

• Coordinates day-to-day creative operations using the team’s project management platform, including intake, project plan development, scheduling and tracking to ensure deadlines are consistently met.

• Assigns and manages design requests by resourcing projects to graphic designers on the Marketing Creative team, ensuring balanced workloads and efficient project execution.

• Conducts brand reviews and quality assurance reviews on creative output from team to ensure accuracy, brand alignment and production readiness.

• Evaluates new tools, technology and design trends.

• Must take direction, yet independently follow through on production tasks.

• Must adhere to brand standards, using approved fonts, logos and protocols defined in clients’ brand guidelines. Responsible for quality control in this area.

• Mentors and provides senior designer feedback to others on the team.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Multimedia Design, Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years using Adobe Creative Suite software.

• Expert level in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

• Expert Level Apple hardware knowledge. Experience in Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision or similar program preferred.

• At least six (6) years in a creative agency or in-house marketing department, including a minimum of two (2) years in a senior design role.

• Experience leading projects, managing creative operations, intake processes, workflow systems and mentoring designers strongly preferred. Portfolio of relevant work required.

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners.   Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.

This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.