Graphic Designer III

At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you. 

The Graphic Designer III applies user-centered design principles and accessibility best practices to all creative work, developing and presenting design strategies in stakeholder meetings. In this role, you’ll also actively participate in the entire design process, from brainstorming to production, revising designs based on feedback. The Graphic Designer III also collaborates with cross-functional teams to create high-impact designs that align with brand guidelines and engage audiences.

This position can be worked remotely within the United States.

What you’ll be responsible for: 

• Utilize the principles of user-centered design and best practices for accessibility in all creative work. 
• Develop and present design strategies and concepts, communicating clearly and professionally in stakeholder meetings.
• Work through the entire design process of a project, actively participating in all stages including strategic brainstorming sessions, concept development, and production of deliverables.
• Revise designs based on feedback from Creative leadership and stakeholders. 
• Maintain organized project files and documentation, while also following file backup conventions set by Creative leadership. 
• Works closely with in-house print shop to develop print-ready materials and communicate with third-party vendors as necessary to execute projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand, outline, concept and recommend brand and product creative strategy and design execution options.
• Create original high-impact designs and layouts that engage with our audiences, while also aligning with the Jack Henry brand identity and guidelines to ensure consistency across all deliverables.
• Translate project briefs into innovative ideas and compelling designs for a broad spectrum of marketing and corporate materials, including digital marketing, conference/event materials, signage, social media content, email campaigns, mailers, brochures, web pages, videos, and more.
• Customize ideas, designs, and layouts to target specific audiences, market products and services to drive engagement while adhering to brand and creative guidelines and styles.
• Work under the guidance of senior designers and Creative leadership.
• Foster strong partnerships with Creative and Marketing team members, as well as other departments within the organization.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Organize and prioritize assignments on multiple projects simultaneously with project management applications and consistently meet deadlines. 
• Stay current on graphic design trends, applications, and tools, and make recommendations for changes that may benefit department.
• May be required to provide presentation design support.
• May be required to learn and apply new design software and tools.
• May perform other job duties as assigned. 

What you’ll need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a graphic design role at advertising agencies, design studios, and/or in-house creative teams. 
• 10% travel required.

What would be nice for you to have: 

• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines with good project and time management skills.
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
• Excellent design and layout skills for both print and digital marketing tactics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
• Experience working with copywriters and an understanding of how copy and design co-exist.
• Keeps current on creative industry and marketing trends to generate ideas and create compelling designs.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch and/or Figma, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams) and other relevant design and communication tools. 
• A passion for design and its power to improve the customer experience. 
• Must be adept at following direction from stakeholders and working in a collaborative environment.
• Proven experience designing within established and evolving brand guidelines.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative work across a range of tactics.
• Proficient with technology and adapting to working with new platforms and apps including video conferencing and project management apps.
• Experience storyboarding for video is preferred.
• General level of knowledge of the financial and/or technology industries is a plus.
• B2B experience is a plus.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

Requests for full corporate job descriptions may be requested through the interview process at any time.