At Tala, we’re driven by building products that accelerate financial inclusion for underbanked or underserved consumers globally. Our customers are savvy and want more than just basic access; they want beautiful, easy-to-use products that put them in control of their financial lives. Our Marketing team is passionate about delivering a unique and innovative financial experience across all phases of the customer journey, in all the markets where Tala operates. The ideal candidate will be passionate about doing the same.

In this role, you will be the main designer for marketing creative for the Philippines. You’ll spend the majority of your time creating and providing feedback on materials for marketing campaigns, digital acquisition creative, social media posts, emails, site updates, as well as other online and offline marketing collateral. You should exhibit a thoughtful approach to producing quality design and help to uphold a high visual design standard that is relevant and resonant in a variety of contexts for the Tala customer.

The ideal candidate has the ability to work on multiple projects at a time while keeping an international team of stakeholders involved in the process. You have an interest in how creative affects performance and growth metrics and can design creative solutions that answer performance needs. You have a steller mix of visual acumen, creative thinking, writing, project management, a genuine curiosity in data and are passionate about making high-quality brand and growth creative. You understand the importance of upholding the Tala brand with creative that resonates with our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal stakeholders to produce visual design creative (including animated gifs/videos and illustrations) for digital marketing campaigns across all channels including ads, social media, email, out-of-home, and more
• Work closely with the Global Brand and Marketing team in the US to evolve the Tala visual brand for the Philippines
• Leverage data & learnings to inform the creative process and final designs
• Generate ideas, inspire your teammates, respectfully give and receive feedback
• Ability to self-manage to meet multiple deadlines, prioritize work, and keep projects moving forward

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in graphic design, animation or illustration
• Skills in two or more disciplines: graphic design, 2D animation or illustration
• A link to an online portfolio showcasing relevant work (include link on your resume)
• Experience working with consumer brands either in-house or via agency
• Possess deep customer empathy and awareness of the impact of design
• Experience working within brand guidelines while localizing creative to fit marketing needs
• Strong command of design principles, typography, color theory, and conceptual thinking
• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator (or Sketch). Experience with InDesign and After Effects a plus
• Collaborative and fun! You love working across multiple teams with passionate, fun people who believe in the Tala mission.