Marketing Associate - Brand (Hybrid, Chicago, IL)

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Marketing Associate - Brand (Hybrid, Chicago, IL) Full Time Corporate Operations Chicago, IL, US Salary Range: $61,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually About Byline Bank: Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank, a subsidiary of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY), is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.7 billion in assets and operates 45 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing solutions, and is one of the top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders according to the national SBA rankings by volume FY2024. Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include: U.S. News & World Report named Byline Bank as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest, Finance & Overall in 2024-2025, 2025-2026 . Chicago Sun Times Chicago’s Best Workplaces 2024 Best Workplaces in Illinois in 2024 by Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Forbes America’s Best Small Employers 2023 By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you’re looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you. Objective of Position The Marketing Associate - Brand is responsible for supporting the execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives in line with business growth objectives. Working under the direction of Brand and Communications Marketing leadership, this role blends hands‑on graphic design and creative production with marketing operations and administrative support to ensure both high-quality, brand-aligned assets while enabling efficient team execution. This position collaborates closely with internal marketing partners, external vendors, and line of business stakeholders to support creative delivery across multiple channels and mediums – including sales collateral, advertising, social media, website and email – while also supporting key marketing operational workflows, coordination efforts, and service-oriented support for the broader organization. Duties and Responsibilities Creative Design and Brand Execution Designs and execute creative assets to support marketing campaigns and enterprise initiatives. Creates and delivers creative assets including, but not limited to: Digital ads, email, print ads, and branch merchandising. Print-ready materials such as trade show signage and sales collateral. Social media graphics that drive engagement and align with content strategy. Branding assets, including presentation decks, virtual backgrounds, and logo designs. Sponsorship creative templates. Adapts and extends agency-led campaign concepts for cross-channel use (i.e. resizing and reformatting for various platforms and placements). Ensures creative assets are aligned with brand standards and compliance requirements, providing quality control and accuracy throughout the development process. Maintains project plans, timelines, and status updates in Workfront (project management tool) to support timely execution and cross-functional approvals. Marketing Operations and Administrative Support Supports marketing team operations through coordination and administrative execution, including managing regular team status updates and tracking deliverables across initiatives. Manages the intake of marketing requests through the internal ticketing platform, serving as a first point of contact for internal teams by responding promptly, routing requests appropriately, and coordinating execution to ensure timely completion and high levels of internal customer service. Maintains and organizes marketing content libraries, including archiving creative assets and managing source files. Manages the employee promotional store, including oversight of Byline-branded merchandise, inventory management, coordination of new product requests, vendor management, and invoicing. Coordinates internal marketing services such as headshot requests, hospitality ticket distribution, and other recurring departmental needs. Supports vendor management activities including coordination, documentation, and communication as needed. All other duties as assigned. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field, preferred. 2+ years of experience in marketing or creative design roles, working in a fast-paced, matrixed, organization or agency environment. Experience in financial services or regulated industries, preferred. Proficiency in Mac and PC environments, including Microsoft Office, Teams, and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Acrobat, Express), plus experience with Workfront or similar project management tools. Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, external agencies, and vendors. Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional project management, collaboration and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Adaptable and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and respond to shifting priorities. Experience or interest in learning video production and animation, preferred. Experience with HTML for digital design applications, preferred. Experience with AI tools and technologies for creative development, preferred. Please submit your design portfolio with your application. Physical Demands/Work Environment Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices. At Byline Bank, we value work‑life flexibility and support a hybrid work environment for this position. This role allows for a combination of remote and in‑office work, with occasional visits to the office based on business needs. Specific in‑office days may vary and will be discussed during the interview process. Compensation & Benefits Byline Bank offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels. The salary range for this position is between $61,000 to $76,000. In addition, Byline provides benefits including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off and much more! Depending on the specific role, compensation may also include discretionary bonuses and other benefit programs. The actual compensation package may vary based on factors such as skill set, experience level, and candidate's location. Additional Information Byline Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employment /Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Byline Bank are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Byline Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Byline Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Option #2. If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Note to Recruitment Agencies and Third-Party Recruiters Byline Bank kindly requests that third‑party recruiters, staffing agencies, and recruitment firms refrain from submitting resumes or candidate profiles without a prior agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Byline Bank, and no fees will be paid for placements resulting from such submissions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. #J-18808-Ljbffr