Transamerica

Art Director (Hybrid)

Denver, Colorado Full time

Job Family

Marketing Communications

About Us 

 

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.  

 

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. 

     

Who We Are 

 

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life 

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. 

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. 

What We Do 

 

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. 

 

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.  

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the development and direction of creative materials that reinforces Transamerica brand and product positioning across our Retirement and Investments channels and platforms. This includes the management of a design team to conceptualize and create brand assets (video, digital and print) for Transamerica through assignments, deadlines, reviews, and feedback.

This specific AD role requires video creation experience, primarily in post-production and editing and will be about 35% of the role. Your responsibilities will include understanding our brand to give expert visual guidance, developing compelling layouts, video post-production, and championing and protecting the brand across multiple platforms and channels. You will work closely with our Marketing Directors, the larger creative team, and Channel partners to create work that engages and sells.

We need an agent for collaboration, advocating for and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals. You will help nurture our environment of learning, engagement, and encouraging creativity that fosters fresh and progressive ideas.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage design team resources and provide direction and assistance to ensure project objectives are met
  • Concept, design and complete materials for execution in video, digital, and print formats to support campaign and marketing needs
  • Oversee concepting, creation, and delivery; ensure adherence to brand standards
  • Work with fellow Art Directors and content team on creative development to understand requirements and goals to be communicated 
  • Handle video and post production, including editing and animation for use on Transamerica websites, social media platforms, and other mediums
  • Provide senior managers with routine reporting/information on team activities
  • Maintain a deep understanding of company products and branding
  • Help create processes, templates and standards for use by all designers
  • Make recommendations to improve efficiency, productivity, and procedures


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, design, digital media or related field
  • Eight years of experience in a creative marketing, video and digital design role
  • Experience leading creative projects and conceptualizing ideas in a team environment
  • Expertise creating in digital and traditional formats, animation, and video processes
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Video, HTML, and general CMS knowledge
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiating, and relationship building skills
  • Deadline and detail oriented, organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Ability to work independently with limited direction


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the financial services industry
  • Formal management/leadership experience

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $100,000 - $120,000 annuallyPlease note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

What We Offer  

 

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

 

Compensation Benefits 

  • Competitive Pay 

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees 

 

Benefits Package 

  • Pension Plan 

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

 

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

 

Inclusion & Diversity  

  

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. 

  

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. 

   

Giving Back  

  

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.     

  

Transamerica’s Parent Company  

 

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has  grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.   

* As of December 31, 2023