Senior Designer/ Art Director

At Fannie Mae, the inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of a collaborative team thriving in an energizing environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to affordable housing finance.

Job Description

As a valued contributor to our team, you will consult with the business to identify and innovate tools, processes, and products to support internal initiatives and project teams. In this role, you will plan changes to scope and delivery of design projects.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Senior Designer/Art Director role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Lead the design and production of highly confidential projects, managing every stage from concept to final delivery, while ensuring brand-aligned, high-quality results, across digital and print platforms.
• Provide expert, on-call support and serve as the primary point of contact for urgent design and production needs in support of special initiatives, demonstrating discretion and sound judgment.
• Report directly to the Head of Marketing and serve as an informed and trusted backup to the Head of Marketing, stepping in to ensure continuity and confidentiality, sound decision-making, and seamless project execution whenever needed
• Oversee all production activities, including vendor management, file preparation, quality assurance, and final delivery, ensuring flawless execution.
• Collaborate directly with C-Suite executives to drive high-profile, sensitive projects to successful outcomes.
• Partner with marketing, communications, public/media relations, and executive leaders to deliver creative solutions that align with business objectives while safeguarding sensitive content and privacy
• Exhibit resilience, professionalism, and integrity while navigating diverse viewpoints and challenging situations.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices, tools, and production techniques
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated and matrixed environment
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with demanding deadlines and a willingness to work outside of normal business hours as required, along with the flexibility to commute/travel to different work sites as needed on short notice
• Support the broader Creative Studios team by taking on additional creative and/or production responsibilities during periods of lower project demand.
• Contribute to the Marketing department by taking on additional projects as business needs and opportunities arise

• 8 years of experience

• Pro using Photoshop (photo editing and manipulation for high-resolution print graphics)
• Experience with the entire Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience setting files for print and communicating specs with print vendors
• Knowledge of design principles and technical needs for large-format creative, including layout, hierarchy, and file types
• Prior experience working with project management software a plus
• Knowledge of accessibility principles a plus

• Excellent communication skills, presentation skills and partner interactions
• Must be flexible in design approach and quickly able to respond and alter designs to match client expectations
• Must be responsive, clearly articulating required actions, timing contingencies etc
• Ability to remain calm and professional during high-pressure situations, maintaining ability to deliver on quick-turn asks and drive outcomes
• Highly organized individual, able to keep track of multiple files and project edits

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Prior experience working with and contributing to multidisciplinary teams such as marketing and communications or experience managing a business