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Gesa Credit Union Take a leap and join our team! At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. It’s how we come together, ignite our collective compassion and commitment to empower communities, that makes us succeed. Get to know us: About - Gesa Credit Union Role Summary
The Visual Brand Designer is responsible for executing strong, cohesive design in support of Gesa Credit Union’s marketing efforts and brand presence. The Visual Brand Designer helps develop marketing strategies and high-quality visual assets across multiple platforms to strengthen brand recognition and position in the marketplace. This role also supports the maintenance and improvement of design systems and processes that enable scalability and efficiency, while managing multiple projects. What You Will Be Doing
Lead the execution of high quality, brand aligned visual design across marketing campaigns, initiatives, and ongoing content needs spanning digital and print channels. Ensure cohesive visual expression of the Gesa brand across all touchpoints, maintaining a high standard of craft and consistency. Partner closely with the Art Director, copywriters, video producers, social media, project managers, and strategists to bring integrated campaigns and initiatives to life. Translate creative direction, briefs, and business needs into clear, effective visual solutions tailored to specific audiences. Help define, maintain, and evolve design systems, templates, and brand guidelines to support scalability, efficiency, and long-term brand health. Support light motion or animated content as needed to enhance campaign and digital storytelling. Apply expert visual judgment across typography, layout, color, and composition, setting a high bar for quality and execution. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing timelines, priorities, and attention to detail. Prepare and oversee files for digital distribution and print production, ensuring technical accuracy and production excellence. Review and refine creative work for accuracy, brand compliance, and production requirements, providing thoughtful feedback and recommendations. Provide guidance and informal mentorship to other designers and creatives. Actively participate in creative reviews, work sessions, and presentations to align on vision, feedback, and execution. Stay current on design tools, trends, and best practices, bringing innovative ideas and improvements to the team. Develop a strong understanding of Gesa Credit Union’s products, services, audiences, and organizational goals to ensure design supports business objectives. About You
Effectively communicate ideas and information, verbally and in writing. Have strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a range of people. Take ownership of work, following through to deliver high quality design. Strong eye for typography and clear identification of good and poor visual execution. Comfortable working within design systems and understand the value of consistency and scalability. Collaborate with other creatives to solve problems and push ideas forward. Self-starter who tests boundaries, navigates ambiguity, and learns through iteration. Approach work with a leadership mindset, open to feedback, experimentation, and learning. Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated proficiency in research and information gathering. Adapt to and manage changes with ease. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute education requirements. Minimum of five years of experience designing an array of projects in a fast‑paced agency or corporate setting. Strong portfolio demonstrating brand‑focused design work across digital and print applications. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or other UI design platforms. Display solid ethics and integrity, leading by example. Preferred financial services/credit union experience. Some travel required for training, duties, and career development. Benefits
Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 20 days/year of Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays 401(k) Match Incentive Program Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Commuter Benefits Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community Product discounts Engaging Work Environment Rewards and Recognition Programs Full Salary Range: $80,168.40 – $119,957.52 Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as needed. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Selected candidates must pass a pre‑employment credit/background check.
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Visual Brand Designer
role at
Gesa Credit Union Take a leap and join our team! At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. It’s how we come together, ignite our collective compassion and commitment to empower communities, that makes us succeed. Get to know us: About - Gesa Credit Union Role Summary
The Visual Brand Designer is responsible for executing strong, cohesive design in support of Gesa Credit Union’s marketing efforts and brand presence. The Visual Brand Designer helps develop marketing strategies and high-quality visual assets across multiple platforms to strengthen brand recognition and position in the marketplace. This role also supports the maintenance and improvement of design systems and processes that enable scalability and efficiency, while managing multiple projects. What You Will Be Doing
Lead the execution of high quality, brand aligned visual design across marketing campaigns, initiatives, and ongoing content needs spanning digital and print channels. Ensure cohesive visual expression of the Gesa brand across all touchpoints, maintaining a high standard of craft and consistency. Partner closely with the Art Director, copywriters, video producers, social media, project managers, and strategists to bring integrated campaigns and initiatives to life. Translate creative direction, briefs, and business needs into clear, effective visual solutions tailored to specific audiences. Help define, maintain, and evolve design systems, templates, and brand guidelines to support scalability, efficiency, and long-term brand health. Support light motion or animated content as needed to enhance campaign and digital storytelling. Apply expert visual judgment across typography, layout, color, and composition, setting a high bar for quality and execution. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing timelines, priorities, and attention to detail. Prepare and oversee files for digital distribution and print production, ensuring technical accuracy and production excellence. Review and refine creative work for accuracy, brand compliance, and production requirements, providing thoughtful feedback and recommendations. Provide guidance and informal mentorship to other designers and creatives. Actively participate in creative reviews, work sessions, and presentations to align on vision, feedback, and execution. Stay current on design tools, trends, and best practices, bringing innovative ideas and improvements to the team. Develop a strong understanding of Gesa Credit Union’s products, services, audiences, and organizational goals to ensure design supports business objectives. About You
Effectively communicate ideas and information, verbally and in writing. Have strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a range of people. Take ownership of work, following through to deliver high quality design. Strong eye for typography and clear identification of good and poor visual execution. Comfortable working within design systems and understand the value of consistency and scalability. Collaborate with other creatives to solve problems and push ideas forward. Self-starter who tests boundaries, navigates ambiguity, and learns through iteration. Approach work with a leadership mindset, open to feedback, experimentation, and learning. Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated proficiency in research and information gathering. Adapt to and manage changes with ease. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute education requirements. Minimum of five years of experience designing an array of projects in a fast‑paced agency or corporate setting. Strong portfolio demonstrating brand‑focused design work across digital and print applications. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or other UI design platforms. Display solid ethics and integrity, leading by example. Preferred financial services/credit union experience. Some travel required for training, duties, and career development. Benefits
Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 20 days/year of Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays 401(k) Match Incentive Program Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Commuter Benefits Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community Product discounts Engaging Work Environment Rewards and Recognition Programs Full Salary Range: $80,168.40 – $119,957.52 Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as needed. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Selected candidates must pass a pre‑employment credit/background check.
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