Design Manager

What is the opportunity? Lead the team that develops and successfully executes core brand marketing materials that build greater awareness and generate interest in, and an understanding of, RBC Wealth Management and our financial advisors. Manage and maintain brand integrity through governance of existing guidelines and expansion of brand applications as needed. Contribute to the advancement of team processes, partnership and platforms with a collaborative and strategic approach. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.What will you do?

• Participates in the collection of customer needs for graphic design work and gives suggestions to senior management on the implementation of forward-thinking strategic plans for graphic design that adhere to the company's visual identity and project requirements.
• Lead designers to collaborate with marketing consultants and leaders on projects and initiatives.
• Researches and shares resources and information to facilitate the graphic design process within a team; stays abreast on technological advances within the field.
• Manages four designers, including hiring, training, supervising and terminating employee as necessary.
• Conducts creative reviews of peer and designers work for brand and overall impact; provides feedback and direction as needed.
• Develops and delivers graphic design work and visual materials utilizing specific graphic design, web development, and animation/sound processing tools.
• Work collaboratively at a departmental leadership level to improve existing processes, creating solutions to create efficiencies.
• Identify potential new deliverable modalities and applications; research, evaluate and implement as appropriate.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 15+ years of experience in graphic design
• 10+ years of experience in an in-house team or design agency
• Excellent typographic and visual design skills
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Proficient in coordinating and art directing photo shoots when necessary
• Exceptional attention to details
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• An ability to quickly understand and adapt to new tech platforms in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

• Proficiency in: Microsoft Office suite, Workfront
• Financial services sector experience
• Ultra High Net Worth or Luxury Brand experience

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities  
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

The expected salary range for this particular position is $70,000-$130,000 , depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud, Branding, Brand Integrity, Brand Marketing, Collaborating, Communication, Creativity, Cross Promotions, Customer Behavior, Design, Design Processes, Design Work, Financial Services, Forward Thinking, General Management, Graphic Design, Industry Knowledge, Long Term Planning, Marketing, Marketing Activities, Microsoft Office, Product Services, Time Management, Work Collaboratively

Additional Job Details

250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLISMinneapolisUnited States of America40Full timeWEALTH MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2026-02-10

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.