Leads and advises on creative concepts and direction, design solutions, and/or art direction for print materials, presentations, and audiovisual mediums. Transforms draft materials and concepts into concise and meaningful end products. Provides deep subject matter expertise and socializes new creative media solutions with Vanguard leaders.
Core Responsibilities
1. Consults with communications, marketing, and other crew to define, plan, and coordinate content, design, and presentation solutions. Leads and contributes extensively during brainstorming sessions. Promotes, socializes, and implements best external practices and cutting edge design/media tools to enhance Vanguard's communications and marketing capabilities.
2. Transforms draft materials and concepts into concise and meaningful visuals, media, and/or design solutions. Directs and manages multiple high profile creative services projects and ensures a cohesive production or end-product. Pitches industry-leading ideas using new creative services and media methods and practices.
3. Develops design standards and helps evolve Vanguard's brand identity by pioneering new creative services and strategies. Complies with Vanguard policies regarding electronic media.
4. May identify, collaborate with, and oversee external vendors on implementing higher profile or costly artistic services or design solutions for Vanguard.
5. Collaborates with the business and leaders to ensure finalized products satisfy clients' needs and expectations. Gains buy-in from leaders and stakeholders to implement new or non-traditional creative services or design concepts. Oversees the budget and resourcing constraints and communicates proactively to leaders of any concerns.
6. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least two years of design, advertising, or communications experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graphic Design or other creative arts degree preferred. Graduate degree preferred.
Vanguard’s hybrid work model is designed to balance flexibility with collaboration. Most roles require in-office presence on Tuesdays through Thursdays to foster connection, learning, and teamwork, while Mondays and Fridays offer the option to work remotely. Vanguard offers paid relocation for this role to Malvern PA.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.