Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator
Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator
Apply Online https://www.viking.bank/careers/
OPPORTUNITY
Are you a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer looking to make a meaningful impact? Our award-winning, locally-owned bank has been thriving for over 40 years, and we’re excited to grow our team with a talented Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator who shares our Core Values: Commitment, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation Community and Family.
Viking Bank, a progressive independent community bank with locations in Alexandria and Ashby is looking for an energetic and multi-talented individual to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities. With a close-knit team of people, we’re looking for someone who can lead our marketing efforts and help drive business growth through innovative strategies tailored to the banking industry. The successful candidate will take the lead in developing and implementing design & marketing across various channels, including digital, social media, and print.
SUMMARY
This position combines creativity and strategy to develop and manage design and marketing efforts across digital, social media, print, event and radio channels, enhancing our brand, values, and vision and assists with event planning & coordination.
DUTIES
- Content Creation: Develop engaging and relevant content for various platforms, including print, social media, radio, and website.
- Graphic Design: Design and create visually appealing and brand-consistent graphics for digital and print materials, social media content, web design elements, and related campaigns.
- Brand Management: Maintain and enhance the visual identity of the brand across all marketing materials.
- Creative Support: Collaborate with the leadership & sales teams to bring fresh ideas to create effective strategies, presentations, proposals, and other sales materials that align with marketing efforts and ensure consistency in brand messaging.
- Market Research: Conduct market research to stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitor activities to inform marketing strategies.
- Project & Budget Management: Oversee marketing projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet deadlines, stay within budget and align with core values and strategic focus and manage promotional materials and merchandise.
- Event Marketing & Coordination: Plan, create, and distribute promotional materials for bank events and programs. Assist with event planning and participation in community projects, community events, parades and employee events.
OUR CORE FOCUS
Develop relationships to meet financial needs with fast local decisions.
OUR CORE VALUES
Commitment – Family – Accountable - Personal Integrity – Community - Innovative
LOCATION
In-Person, Alexandria, MN
HOURS
Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk
SALARY
Commensurate with Experience
ATTRIBUTES
- Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and to manage multiple projects without close supervision
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, balancing creativity with attention to deadlines and project goals
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills
Education & Experience
- AA or BA degree in Graphic Design, Marketing or related field (relevant experience can substitute for education)
- Competency in graphic design for digital and print
- Experience in marketing, with a focus on sales and budgeting
- Excellent writing and copywriting skills
- Experience with content marketing and print advertising
- Experience with social media management
- Strong research skills and ability to analyze data
- Experience with budgeting and ROI analysis
- Experience with Adobe creative suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Knowledge of Google Analytics
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet application
- Strong understanding of SEO and its role in marketing campaigns
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- 401K
NOTE: We are not looking to hire an agency or consultant. Please do not apply if you do not plan on being a full-time, in-person employee.
Viking Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.