
Art Director
Brunswick Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mettawa • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $87,800 - $128,750 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Create marketing and advertising for top boat brands
- Partner closely with the Associate Creative Director, creative team and brand marketers to develop and execute compelling content
- Lead and/or contribute to high-impact projects from concept to completion
- Translate strategic objectives into engaging visual concepts aligned with brand goals
- Continuously look for ways to strengthen designs systems or complete the objective in an unexpected way
- Lead design execution across digital, print, motion, paid social, OOH and experiential channels
- Direct photoshoots or provide pre-production shot list to ensure all required photos are captured and meet high standards
- Approve various projects from a design standpoint and provide feedback
- Present creative concepts to stakeholders and clearly communicate design rationale
- Collaborate with designers and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution
- Develop and maintain brand design standards and guidelines
- Foster an environment of open ideation and brainstorming while looking to build upon the ideas and work
- Mentor and guide designers to foster growth and skill development
Requirements
- 8 years of graphic design/art director experience, preferably with 1–3 years in a leadership role.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; experience with After Effects is a plus
- Strong portfolio showcasing multi-channel creative work with excellent design and typography.
- Photoshoot pre-planning and on-set art direction experience
- Experience in brand-building, including identity creation, guideline development, and multi-channel application.
- Exceptional communication and conceptual skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation
- 401k (up to 4% match)
- Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
- well-being program
- product purchase discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
graphic designart directiondesign systemsmulti-channel creative worktypographyphotoshoot pre-planningon-set art directionbrand-buildingidentity creationguideline development
Soft Skills
communication skillsconceptual skillsproject managementattention to detailmentoringcollaborationcreativityleadershipideationfeedback
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design