Designer

About Us:

Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse. Our work is focused on long-term impact and relationships built on what matters most: trust and enduring performance.

About the Position:

We're looking for a versatile Designer with 5\+ years of experience who thrives at the intersection of digital and traditional design to report to our SVP of Creative. We're looking for someone who moves fluidly across digital and print—from website layouts and email campaigns to polished event collateral and branded presentations. You don't just make things look good—you make them work.

Specifically, This Individual Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Use expertise in typography, layout, color systems, and multichannel visual identity to produce engaging print and digital collateral from a defined brand system
• Design and maintain UX/UI experiences across web and digital platforms, from wireframes and prototypes to final production, with layouts and landing pages that are both visually compelling and conversion-driven
• Develop marketing collateral across print and digital—including brochures, presentations, event materials, and signage
• Create on-brand email campaigns and templates that engage and convert
• Support event production from a design standpoint—including signage, collateral, name tags, and on-site materials
• Collaborate closely with marketing, events, and content teams to bring ideas to life across every touchpoint
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining sharp attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Ensure all creative work reflects the company’s brand strategy, meets compliance requirements and accessibility standards, and aligns with industry best practices for financial services
• Contribute to and maintain a shared design system, brand asset library, and file organization standards

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• 5\+ years of design experience, ideally with exposure to financial services or a similarly regulated industry
• Strong portfolio showcasing both digital (UX/UI, web) and print/marketing work
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and email design platforms (HubSpot or similar programs)
• Familiarity with Adobe Express and Firefly, or other AI-assisted design tools
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Office products, including Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Solid understanding of UX principles, responsive design, and web best practices
• Experience working within established brand guidelines while finding room for creativity
• Ability to take a project from concept through to final delivery with increasing independence
• Strong communicator who can present and articulate design decisions to stakeholders
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

Bonus Points For

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS basics
• Motion graphics or video editing skills
• Experience with design systems or component libraries
• Strong knowledge of AI and thirst to embrace this technology

Featured Benefits

Health Coverage

• Medical, Dental \& Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields )
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Time Off \& Work-Life Benefits

• Vacation/Personal Days \+ Holidays
• Financial \& Income Protection Benefits
• PT Retirement
• Mission-Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance \+ Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness \& Everyday Support

• Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit \& Parking
• Mental Health support through company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs (PT Rewards and Annual Awards)

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000\. This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre-defined performance factors. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.

For Recruitment Agencies: As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited agency resumes, emails or other channels of outreach will not be reviewed. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, Performance Trust will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.