Full-Time

Director – Marketing Web Design Lead

Posted on 3/4/2025

TIAA

TIAA

10,001+ employees

Retirement services and investment solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$105k - $165kAnnually

+ Incentive Program

Senior, Expert

Frisco, TX, USA + 3 more

More locations: Chicago, IL, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA | New York, NY, USA

Job is available in Frisco, TX; Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; and Chicago, IL.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Marketing
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in a design role, ideally with a track record of managing design teams.
  • At least one year of experience managing design system development in Figma.
  • Proven ability to successfully deliver design projects from concept to completion.
  • Strong design acumen: Proficient understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
  • Leadership abilities: Proven experience managing and motivating design teams.
  • Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
  • Project management skills: Ability to plan, execute, and monitor design projects within deadlines and budgets.
  • Technical proficiency: Familiarity with design software tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Analytical skills: Ability to evaluate design effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.
  • Marketing experience: Experience working in the marketing space.
  • Agile development experience: Possess a strong understanding of agile design & development processes.
Responsibilities
  • Manages strategy implementation to ensure user needs and business requirements are represented in features and functionality of system.
  • Contributes to department strategy development that ensures user needs and business requirements are represented in features and functionality of system.
  • Approves process flows, wireframes, and prototypes to effectively conceptualize and communicate high-level design strategies.
  • Communicates with senior leadership to influence others to accept current practices and approaches.
  • Leads complex system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
  • Manages performance of team through regular, timely feedback, and directs the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional products and engagement, motivation, and development of team.
Desired Qualifications
  • University (Degree) Preferred
  • 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

TIAA provides financial services focused on retirement, insurance, and investment solutions, primarily for individuals in the academic, research, medical, cultural, and governmental sectors. Their products include retirement plans, annuities that offer steady income for retirees, life insurance, and investment management services. TIAA generates revenue through fees for managing these products and returns on client investments. Unlike many competitors, TIAA emphasizes serving professionals in education and related fields, and it operates subsidiaries like TIAA Bank for banking services and Nuveen for investment management. The company aims to make a positive impact through social responsibility initiatives, such as donating to organizations that support community development.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1918

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for ESG investments benefits TIAA's socially responsible products.
  • Digital financial planning tools offer TIAA opportunities to attract tech-savvy clients.
  • Increasing popularity of annuities boosts TIAA's annuity product sales.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from fintech startups like OneVest challenges TIAA's market share.
  • Operational risks exist with the transition of Washington's 529 plan to TIAA.
  • Lawsuit against SL Green Realty indicates potential real estate investment risks.

What makes TIAA unique

  • TIAA has over a century of experience in financial services.
  • The company focuses on retirement solutions for academic and related professionals.
  • TIAA's subsidiaries, like Nuveen, enhance its investment management capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Company News

Bloomberg
Mar 5th, 2025
TIAA CEO Advises Young People to Max Out 401(k) Contributions

Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and CEO of TIAA, discusses her retirement-planning advice to young people at the Bloomberg Invest conference in New York.

CoStar Group
Mar 4th, 2025
SL Green sued for allegedly skipping payments at high-profile Manhattan building

Retirement investment giant the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, with some $1.4 trillion in assets under management, has filed a lawsuit against SL Green Realty that accused it of payment default at a high-profile New York building.

PR Newswire
Mar 4th, 2025
Octane Closes $150 Million Whole Loan Sale With Nuveen

Transaction Provides Additional Capital to Fuel Company's Continued GrowthNEW YORK, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane ® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced today that it has sold a portfolio of $150 million of fixed-rate installment powersports loans to Nuveen , the investment manager of TIAA , one of the most highly rated and financially stable insurance companies in the United States. The portfolio of whole loans was newly originated by Octane's in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial ®, Inc., and will be serviced by Octane's in-house loan servicer, Roadrunner Account Services, LLC. Guggenheim Securities, LLC acted as sole structuring advisor and arranger on behalf of Octane.With this transaction, Octane continues to diversify its large existing base of capital providers. This is the company's fourth whole loan sale to-date and its first with an insurer. Octane has sold or entered into forward flow commitments of over $1.2 billion since its first whole loan sale in late 2023."Our strong, consistent credit performance and our ability to offer alternative asset classes has enabled us to attract a wide range of preeminent investors," said Steven Fernald, President and Chief Financial Officer at Octane. "Nuveen was an outstanding partner on this transaction and we look forward to strengthening our relationship with them in the future.""We're delighted to partner with Octane on this whole loan sale, supporting Octane's ability to continue to diversify their existing base of capital providers," said Ken Price, Senior Director, Private Placements at Nuveen

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2025
State Of Washington Transitions Dreamhead College Investment Plan To New And Improved "Wa529 Invest"

TIAA, a leader in 529 plan management, brings reduced fees and enhanced digital capabilities to the college savings experienceOLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is pleased to announce the relaunch of Washington's 529 college savings plan as WA529 Invest, a $690 million1 assets under management plan now managed by TIAA, the third largest program manager2 of 529 college savings plans. WA529 Invest is now a more accessible, affordable, and flexible way for Washington families to save for higher education.Under the new program management, WA529 Invest offers several enhancements for account owners. The annual $30 account maintenance fee has been eliminated along with most service-based fees and asset-based fees are reduced. Additionally, WA529 Invest provides more investment options, including a socially responsible and a guaranteed portfolio, while simplifying the Enrollment Year investment option.Account owners will benefit from enhanced convenience through a new, modern technology platform that makes managing accounts easier than ever. With the READYSAVE™ 529 app, users can access their accounts anytime, anywhere

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2025
Tiaa Institute Honors California State University Chancellor Mildred García With Hesburgh Award For Leadership Excellence In Higher Education

From first-generation college student to the first Latina in the nation to run a four-year public higher education system, Chancellor García is recognized for improving academic outcomes for students across the CSU systemNEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- California State University Chancellor Mildred García, a first-generation college student turned trailblazer instrumental in helping students across the CSU system achieve academic success by spearheading policies and programs to help improve graduation rates and make college more affordable, is the recipient of the 2025 TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education.The award is sponsored by TIAA Institute, the research division of TIAA, a leading provider of secured retirements for the not-for-profit market and administered by the American Council on Education (ACE).Named after the former president of the University of Notre Dame and longtime TIAA board member, Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., the award is presented each year to a current college or university president or chancellor for outstanding leadership of their institution and broad impact on higher education and society."The California State University's 23 institutions are rated among the best in the nation on affordability and for promoting social mobility—and Chancellor García has played an enormous role in making that happen," said Surya Kolluri, Head of TIAA Institute. "The first in her family to earn a college degree, she has inspired countless students through her trailblazing career and visionary leadership."García became the university's 11th chancellor in 2023, making her the first Latina in the nation to run a four-year public higher education system, but her dedication to student achievement began long before becoming chancellor.For nearly two decades, Chancellor García has championed for students across CSU by building partnerships to improve academic outcomes.Chancellor García is accredited with improving graduation rates and nearly tripling new philanthropic gift commitments during her time as president of CSU Fullerton. She also served as the first Latina president at CSU Dominquez Hills where she increased retention rates for first year and transfer students, eliminated a structural deficit of $2.8 million and exceeded enrollment targets

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