What You'll Own:
• Partner directly with the senior creative leadership to translate strategy, guidance, and vision into clear, high-quality design.
• Support and collaborate with Graphic Designers, offering direction, feedback, and hands-on design contributions across all projects.
• Uphold a creative culture grounded in strong taste, precision, and consistent execution.
• Translate strategic brand positioning into campaigns, visuals, product narratives, and launch moments.
• Help build design systems that scale across enterprise, consumer, government, and platform-facing channels.
• Ensure all creative output reinforces the brand's positioning: powerful, innovative, sovereign, and premium.
• Develop design concepts for major launch initiatives, storytelling arcs, and key brand moments.
• Create magazine-quality decks, brand books, and visual narratives that incorporate research, insights, and inspiration.
• Present directly to senior creative leadership with clarity, conviction, and strategic insight.
• Uphold strong creative standards while moving with the speed the company requires.
• Deliver multiple creative routes for each brief - always offering elevated options beyond the ask.
• Ensure version control, organization, and clarity across all creative workstreams.
Who You Are:
A high-taste, detail-driven artdirector who combines strong visual instincts with strategic awareness and fast, organized execution.
$81k-132k yearly est. 3d ago
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Senior Graphic Designer
Alethia Talent
Art director job in Highland Park, IL
Salary: $80-85K plus excellent benefits package
Our client is seeking a highly creative and proactive Senior Graphic Designer to join
their dynamic in-house creative team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of
compelling brand and packaging design projects within the wine and spirits industry. You
will work closely with the family ownership and sales teams to bring brand stories to life from
concept through to production and logistics.
You'll be involved in the entire lifecycle of design, contributing both individually and
collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
Key Requirements
We are looking for a strategic thinker and detail-oriented designer with a solid foundation
in brand packaging and identity design, ideally within the premium wine and spirits
sector.
Essential experience and skills:
Minimum 5 years of design experience, including packaging or identity work
Degree in Design, Packaging, Advertising or equivalent professional experience
(BFA preferred)
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite - especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven creative problem-solving abilities with a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength and executional excellence
Clear communication skills - both written and verbal - with a professional demeanour
Comfortable presenting rationale and giving/receiving constructive feedback
Ability to sketch and visualise concepts effectively
Demonstrated team spirit and mentoring ability
Highly organised, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Meticulous attention to detail under tight deadlines
Positive, collaborative attitude - a “can-do” approach is essential
Role & Responsibilities
In this role, you will be expected to lead and deliver impactful design solutions, manage
project workflows, and support junior team members. You will take ownership of your own
projects while contributing to the wider creative goals of the team.
Key responsibilities
Conceptualising, developing, and executing end-to-end design solutions
Leading project ownership and delivering on-brand, on-time, visually outstanding outcomes
Championing brand strategies and acting as a brand steward
Liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors, including photographers, illustrators, and printers
Supporting project organisation, planning, and execution across multiple streams
Providing feedback and critique to elevate team-wide design quality
Mentoring and supporting junior designers
Physical Requirements
Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high-profile brand projects in a
growing team with a strong reputation for creative excellence.
$80k-85k yearly 3d ago
Art Director
People Can Fly
Art director job in Chicago, IL
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand our expertise and push the boundaries of what's possible in game development.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles developed in collaboration with leading publishers, as well as original projects under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences, including VR and other unannounced projects.
With over 20 years of experience, People Can Fly continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.
Job Description
Main goal of the role
Align a multidisciplinary team of artists and developers to craft and maintain a compelling art style that synergizes with the intended creative direction of the game and delights players
Collaboration within the studio
Art, Design, Engineering, Production, HR, Recruitment
Responsibilities
Work directly with our publishing partner's ArtDirectors, Game Director & PCF's Creative Director to build and maintain strong relationships and ensure the team executes on the vision set by the publisher.
Primary Focus (~70 % of responsibilities): Deliver and support the creative vision for character design, ensuring each asset aligns with and enhances the game's overall aesthetic.
Secondary Focus (~ 30 % of responsibilities): Collaborate closely with VFX, lighting, and UI teams to integrate characters seamlessly across all visual layers and maintain consistency throughout the world.
Ensure art production partners have timely and clear feedback to deliver against the project's target schedule and quality.
Set art briefs provide information to vendors and PCF team to meet quality thresholds and recommend rework to meet delivery standards and project schedules.
Build, evolve and maintain pipelines in partnership with the Technical Artdirector to meet visual goals and performance targets.
Provide art direction feedback to internal and external artists, and proactively ensure art style guides and vendor guides are updated to avoid future downstream issues.
Act as the gatekeeper for visual quality, conducting daily reviews and feedback sessions with the ExDev team to evaluate deliverables for visual fidelity, integration readiness, and adherence to standards.
Coordinate with production and art leads to ensure external vendors meet quality targets and milestone deadlines.
Filter and consolidate feedback before presenting work to our publishing partner for Reviews.
Mentor and grow the capabilities of both internal and external art teams, reinforcing externally-defined quality expectations.
Translate creative feedback into clear, actionable tasks.
Provides constructive feedback and clear communications to enhance behavior and performance, ensuring a continuous improvement approach. Takes responsibility for evaluating their direct reports during periodic performance reviews, providing valuable insights and assessments toward their career development.
Fosters an engaging atmosphere within their team, as well as ensuring a healthy work-life balance by setting clear expectations and scope of work, empowering individuals to propose solutions, and express their opinions and make informed decisions. Utilizes data such as pulse checks and satisfaction scores to guide decision-making.
Develops and champions the vision and strategy for the department's and projects' development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Effectively communicates with the Development Director, Creative Director, project Directors and stakeholders, Co-Head of Studios and HRBP to present the vision and strategy for the department and project. Offers well-thought-out solutions and recommendations.
Champions and exemplifies PCF's system of values, proficiently assessing individuals' behaviors in alignment with these values and effectively communicating and promoting adherence to them.
Fosters effective collaboration with other departments to achieve a cohesive effort and enhance overall effectiveness and outcomes.
Oversee all game art content, ensuring that visual elements are of the highest possible quality.
Driving the project's artistic vision in line with the overall creative direction for the game
Collaborating with Technical Artists and Leads to develop efficient art pipelines and establish metrics that ensure artistic goals are met within technical performance targets.
Keeping informed about the latest advances in game art techniques and technology.
Provide consistent, articulate feedback to the Art team that promotes alignment to the artistic vision
Collaborate with Leads to challenge and grow the proficiency of each artist on the team.
Be actively involved with and guiding recruitment efforts for the Art Department, vetting candidates, performing interviews / recommending hires.
Qualifications
Must have qualifications
Experience building and delivering at least one AAA game from start to finish.
Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
Strong portfolio demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity in one or more game art disciplines across a range of styles.
Broad understanding of the entire asset creation process, speaking fluently within each art discipline in order to provide effective feedback.
Strong 2D and concept art skills.
Expert knowledge of Photoshop.
Strong understanding of the latest techniques in 3D modeling.
Excellent knowledge of industry-standard software packages for modeling, high-poly sculpting (Maya, Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, or their equivalents).
Technical mindset with experience in implementing assets in game engines.
Understanding of fundamental art theory including principles of composition, elements of design and anatomy.
Proven ability to balance aesthetics with performance and usability.
Experience with managing a team of developers across multiple disciplines.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Software
Photoshop, industry-standard software packages for 3D modeling (Maya, 3Dmax, blender), Zbrush, Illustrator, presentation software
Additional Information
$65k-99k yearly est. 14h ago
Art Director
Hasana
Art director job in Chicago, IL
Felix is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The pages of this glossy publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture. Featuring ultra luxe fashion profiles, restaurants, and the season's must-have accessories from the world's top writers and stylists.
Luxe Media, LLC and Felix Magazine are the marketing names of The Aparecio Foundation, NFP (“TAF”). Luxe Media, LLC. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results!
We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community.
Job Description
The ArtDirector assists in the execution of the artistic vision of the magazine. Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ideas for all front of book pages. Creates detailed sketches of concepts for photo shoots. Clearly articulates photo concepts with FOB photographers and editors. Initiates and organizes FOB pre-arts. Oversees and color corrects art that is ready for hi res. Executes layouts in a timely fashion. Gives constructive feedback to designers working on layouts. Keeps the FOB pages flowing in order to meet the revolving closes. Researches photos as needed. Always ready for a design challenge, designing new pages or reinventing and improving existing layouts.
Qualifications
A passion for women's economic opportunities
Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months or a college graduate with 1+ years experience
Excellent command of the English language
Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
Ability to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment with competing deadlines and priorities
Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player
Must have solid understanding of studio and location photography, lighting, production, and the printing process
Must consistently exhibit sharp design skills
Must be highly experienced in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Who We Are
To culture-conscious organizations who are chasing market leadership, Element Three is the marketing consultancy that accelerates business transformation, brand relevance, and demand performance outcomes. Our business is built to foster growth in people and business so they can change the world. The team at Element Three takes this mission seriously, and it is manifest in everything we do. We make good brands great. We are accountable for delivering results on our strategies. Every single time. What does this mean for you? You will join a team of tenacious, hard-working pros who excel in what they do and lift each other up along the way.
About the Role: ArtDirector
As an ArtDirector at Element Three, you are a strategic visual storyteller. You concept and craft bold, integrated creative that connects with complex B2B and B2B2C audiences, often in verticals like manufacturing, powersports, and commercial vehicles, and you do it with business performance in mind. Working in close collaboration with copywriters, strategists, media specialists, and account teams, you translate abstract ideas and business challenges into compelling, brand-aligned creative. You love big ideas, but you also know how to execute them across mediums, from landing pages and paid social campaigns to trade show environments and dealer marketing materials. You bring inspiration, clarity, and creativity to every touchpoint of the customer journey.
A Typical Week Might Look Like This
Concept a full-funnel brand campaign for a powersports client that works for both OEM and Dealers in collaboration with a copywriter and senior strategist
Art direct a video or animation project for a commercial vehicle launch, guiding the visual storytelling to support dealer adoption and lead generation goals
Develop digital assets for a paid media campaign across display and social platforms
Build out high-fidelity website designs using Figma in collaboration with the UX and development teams
Present creative concepts directly to client stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale behind visual decisions
Lead the visual development of a brand identity system, from logo lockups to typography to color systems
Review ads created by a freelance designer, giving constructive feedback to make sure they are thoughtfully designed and on brand
This Role Might Be a Great Fit If You:
Are a strategic thinker who balances creativity with results
Understand that good design is about impact, not just aesthetics
Have a curious, proactive mindset
Ask “why,” explore new ideas, and stay sharp on trends and technologies.
Are collaborative and communicative
Are comfortable taking the lead, sharing your ideas, and responding to feedback with professionalism and grace
Are highly organized and accountable
Sweat the small stuff, hit deadlines, and follow through on your commitments
Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy solving complex problems through creative solutions
What You Need to Succeed
3+ years of professional experience in a creative or agency environment
A strong portfolio showcasing multi-channel work-especially branding, digital campaigns, and websites
Solid understanding of the principles of design, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
Demonstrated experience in web design, including responsive layouts and digital user flows
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma
Ability to present and defend creative concepts with clarity and confidence to both internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of the end-to-end creative process, from concepting to comps to final execution
Experience collaborating across functions (strategy, media, dev) in a fast-paced, agile environment
Bonus Points:
Experience with dealer networks, manufacturing, or other distributed sales models
Familiarity with designing for paid media, trade shows, or technical product marketing
What You'll Get
A collaborative team that values creativity, clarity, and accountability
The opportunity to grow your design, strategy, and presentation skills
Meaningful work with brands that are making bold moves in their industries
A culture rooted in growth, for people and business
$51k-74k yearly est. 12d ago
Creative Director
Eastern Star Church 3.5
Art director job in Indianapolis, IN
Job Description - Creative Director
Creative Director (Worship, Production & Communications) Reports To: Lead Pastor Department: Creative Media & Communications Direct Reports: Storytelling Lead, Marketing Lead, Communications Lead, Production Lead, Worship & Arts Leaders
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Creative Director provides strategic and spiritual leadership for all creative expressions at Eastern Star Church. This role oversees the Worship & Arts ministry (including Sunday services, choirs, bands, praise teams, and dance), Production (storytelling, livestreaming, and visual media), and Communications (website, app, social media, and all internal/external messaging).
This position ensures that every expression-on stage, on screen, and online-reflects the heart of the gospel and the excellence of the church's mission. The Creative Director collaborates closely with the Lead Pastor to shape worship experiences, creative themes, sermon series direction, and the church's overall communication and brand strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Worship & Arts (High-Level Oversight)
The Creative Director oversees worship expression, not daily rehearsals or logistics.
Lead and coordinate the creative direction of weekly worship services in partnership with Worship & Arts leaders.
Provide senior oversight for choirs, bands, praise teams, musicians, and dance ministry leaders.
Approve high-level service flow, themes, and creative elements while leaders execute the operational details.
Cultivate a culture of spiritual integrity, collaboration, and artistic excellence across all worship teams.
Ensure worship environments reflect theological alignment, excellence, and creativity.
Production (High-Level Direction)
The Creative Director sets creative and storytelling direction, while production leaders run daily operations.
Provide oversight to video, audio, lighting, stage, and livestream teams responsible for in-service production and special events.
Approve storytelling concepts such as testimonies, docuseries, interviews, and event recap direction.
Ensure quality, consistency, and brand alignment across all visual media-from lighting design to final video edits.
Review major production plans, creative concepts, and worship elements; delegate execution to Production Leads.
Marketing, Communications & Digital Strategy (Strategic Leadership)
The Creative Director guides the brand and messaging; the Communications and Marketing teams execute daily content.
Direct ESC's communication and digital strategy to ensure clear, compelling, and gospel-centered messaging across all platforms.
Oversee website, church app, livestream platforms, and digital communications for accuracy, engagement, and visual quality.
Guide social media strategy, content calendars, and major campaigns aligning with church initiatives and engage the broader community.
Approve major communication plans and creative campaigns; delegate daily posting and content management to Communications Lead.
Strengthen internal communications and cross-department collaboration.
Creative Strategy & Collaboration
Build and lead a multidisciplinary creative team, providing direction, mentorship, and accountability.
Partner with the Lead Pastor to creatively shape sermon series, worship experiences, and church-wide initiatives.
Provide creative leadership for events, campaigns, and ministry needs across multiple campuses.
Review and approve major creative concepts before production teams execute them.
Manage timelines, workflows, and creative project execution from concept to completion.
Ensure that all creative work is on mission, on brand, and on schedule.
Leadership, Culture, & Team Development
Build and lead a multidisciplinary creative team through direction, mentorship, professional development, and accountability.
Lead in a way that inspires creativity, unity, and excellence across Worship, Production, Storytelling, Marketing, and Communications.
Guide team leads in managing their teams' day-to-day responsibilities.
Foster a culture that is innovative, collaborative, spiritually grounded, and mission-driven.
Qualifications
Proven experience in senior-level creative leadership within a church, media, production, or communications environment.
Strong understanding of worship culture, media production, visual storytelling, and digital communication.
Demonstrated ability to lead leaders-providing direction, oversight, and alignment rather than hands-on execution.
Strong working knowledge of creative processes: livestreaming, storytelling, branding, design, digital tools, and communications.
Exceptional collaboration, communication, and team leadership skills.
Deep commitment to Christ and alignment with Eastern Star Church's mission, values, and theology.
Work Environment
High-level leadership role that spans worship, production, communications, and digital environments.
Requires availability for evenings, weekends, and major church events.
Fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven.
Requirements:
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$67k-88k yearly est. Easy Apply 1d ago
Creative Director
VMLY&R
Art director job in Chicago, IL
Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
We're looking for a Creative Director with words in their DNA-someone who's not just led teams, but who has the kind of work in their book that makes other creatives jealous they didn't think of it first.
This isn't a role for idea dabblers. We want a proven maker who has cracked big brand briefs, sold in bold platforms, and delivered work that's lived in culture-not just in decks. If your portfolio makes recruiters stop scrolling and juries scribble on their ballots-you're the type we're after.
You must:
* Lead and inspire a team with envy-worthy creative ideas that move business.
* Bring big-brand thinking to everything from quick-turn activations to long-term platforms.
* Mentor rising creatives, while keeping your own hands in the work.
* Collaborate with 360 team to ensure ideas thrive in every channel.
What we're looking for:
* A copywriter's background, with a career built on concepting, storytelling, and shaping unforgettable campaigns.
* Award-winning work.
* Experience leading creative across major brands with national or global reach.
* Hunger to keep making work that breaks through and gets talked about.
* QSR or food service experience is a plus but not required-if you've driven cultural conversation in other categories, we're listening.
Why this role:
You'll get to work on big brands that need ideas that spark headlines, conversations, and envy across the industry.
What we offer:
* Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
* Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
* Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
* Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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$100,000-$230,000 USD
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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$100k-230k yearly 60d+ ago
Creative Director
Oliver Agency 3.7
Art director job in Chicago, IL
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Creative Director, AI-Led Creative
Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)
About the role:
You are the creative engine and system architect for integrated agency success, blending brand, culture, and technology at scale. Your visionary leadership builds modular, AI-augmented creative platforms that power breakthrough campaigns and scalable content production. You safeguard creativity and craft while leveraging AI-driven workflows to accelerate quality and delivery that keeps BISSELL and its partner brands ahead of the curve. Set the bar for BISSELL's growth-era creative by turning brand promise into flexible platforms that scale across retail, DTC, and social ecosystems. Lead with AI-enabled systems that fast-track ideation, testing, and adaptation without sacrificing impact or brand integrity.
What you will be doing:
Define and codify creative platforms, territories, and toolkits able to stretch across hero launches, always-on content, retail PDPs, and social commerce
Own retail and PDP excellence: design look, language, and motion systems for A+ pages, retail media, and video demos rooted in consumer needs
Drive organic and paid social creative across major platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest), building hook libraries and creator/UGC systems that deliver high ROI
Champion use of AI across workflows to lift efficiency and creativity
Build reusable component systems-typography, iconography, motion, retailer adaptations-for speed and consistency
Collaborate with Strategy and Analytics to close the creative-data feedback loop
Partner tightly with Production Lead: ensure vision is realized, empower junior creatives in production
Set strategic creative vision and evangelize best-in-class standards
Lead cross-functional teams (design, copy, motion), drive craft quality
Work with Program Director on team resourcing and sequencing
Lead client-facing reviews, creative proposals, and post-launch learnings-connect creative and AI innovation to business KPIs
Coach and grow junior creatives-cultivate curiosity, craft and accountability
What you need to be great in this role:
10+ years in agency/in-house creative leadership, with CPG/consumer durables experience (floorcare/home care a plus)
Strong portfolio showing creative platform and system development, retail/PDP innovation, social commerce, and AI-enhanced creative
Track record of delivering strong impact on business metrics (conversion, engagement, creative adoption, test velocity)
Fluency and curiosity with generative AI tools (LLMs, Firefly, AE scripting), prompt engineering, and responsible governance
Executive presence, decisive and collaborative leadership, strong communication skills with clients and teams
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving best practices across design, copy, and motion
Comfort with 3D/CG or the ability to direct it effectively is a plus
Experience running content at busy retail peaks/seasonal cycles also a plus
At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $175,000.00 to $185,000.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER's total compensation package.
Travel to Grand Rapids, MI as needed (2 to 4x/month for key reviews, labs, and leadership touchpoints).
Why Join OLIVER?
This is more than just a Creative Director role-it's an opportunity to build a best-in-class in-house agency, leading transformational creative work for an iconic global brand. You'll collaborate with a world-class marketing team, harnessing emerging GenAI tools and bold creative strategies to drive impact, efficiency, and innovation. If you're ready to take BISSELL's brand storytelling to the next level, let's make something extraordinary together!
Req ID: 15268 #LI-director #LI-FD1
Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER,
a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
EVERSANA INTOUCH is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first - and only - agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA . We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.
We get fired up when people talk about getting-and staying-healthy. That's where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one's health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.
We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.
Job Description
WHAT DOES A CREATIVE DIRECTOR, COPY DO?
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Creative Director to lead our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative direction, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for innovation. As a Creative Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of creative concepts that align with brand vision and marketing objectives.
Think and execute. Exceptional conceptual abilities and creative direction talent within a multimedia landscape.
Passionate about creating work that matters.
Be curious. Must have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge - of the problem, the possible solutions and our target - in order to discover the big ideas that matter.
Inspire. Not only must you know the trends and innovations in healthcare marketing, but you need to set the stage for the next wave.
Push the envelope. Leverage industry knowledge and creative chops to push past the expected option into compelling work that drives behavior.
Be a leader and collaborator. Manage the team through experience, empowerment and autonomy to foster great work and growth. Bring laughs. Leave ego.
Present to persuade. Eloquently explain every aspect of a creative solution and how it solves the client challenge. This means leading rock-solid pitch efforts and presentation prowess.
Rock a can-do attitude. You can anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process. No time? No problem!
Hungry for more. You're a part of the inner circle and responsible for the health of your creative team. That means finding more ways to feed and grow clients' brands - and our business. Easy as pie, right?
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
12+ years of digital, print, traditional and trade marketing experience
Two+ years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with drug launch know-how highly valued
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and all that it entails: disease state and product science, therapeutic industry standards, legal restrictions and competitive markets
Knowledge and background in working with therapeutic clients
Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent in education + experience)
Book of strategic and beautiful work
Management and supervisory skill set; sense of humor
An understanding of both the creative and strategic aspects of advertising and leadership
Additional Information
OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:
Patient Minded I act with the patient's best interest in mind.
Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.
Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.
Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.
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$97k-168k yearly est. 14d ago
Senior Art Director
Avalere Health 4.7
Art director job in Chicago, IL
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together - powerfully and intentionally - to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups - Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family's needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
Our approach - “Magnet, Not Mandate” - means there's no formal office requirement, but we value proximity that allows for meaningful in-person engagement when it matters most. Our primary hiring regions include Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Toronto. Exceptional candidates in other areas may also be considered.
About the role
The Senior ArtDirector will be responsible for the conception and design of integrated advertising campaigns, managing the creative process, and ensuring all work is strategically and creatively on point. Ensures all projects are completed on time and within budget. What you'll do
Independently conceptualize, develop and design content based on strategic direction on digital tactics
Work with senior art staff and copywriters to develop concept and layout for client, in-house, and new business projects
Work with senior art staff to develop conceptual abilities
Prepare detailed layouts and storyboards
Timely turn around on assignments
Work with in-house art department/studio as well as outside suppliers for completion of comps
Work closely with the editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects are completed according to deadlines
Create and format content
Handles multiple projects simultaneously while working under tight deadlines
Possesses strong time management skills and is highly organized
Fosters positive relationships between creative and other agency functional areas. Encourages strong collaborative relationships with account management and other areas.
Will execute initial concepts through to final completion.
Manages and leads entry-level designers/artdirectors. Allocate appropriate personnel and outsource freelancers, as appropriate, for all creative assignments
Monitors overall quality of agency creative output and provides direction and leadership
Present creative in client meetings as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
A digital portfolio of creative samples is required. Pharmaceutical marketing samples preferred
About you
Minimum 4-8 year's creative/creative management experience with a digital agency
Pharmaceutical and/or medical device experience preferred
Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable working under pressure within tight deadlines
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite experience, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong communication and customer service skills with a commitment to superior quality
Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced experience with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Proficient in Figma
What we can offer
You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.
$84k-126k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Creative Director
Solid Light
Art director job in Louisville, KY
Join Solid Light as a Creative Director
We're looking for a creative leader and maker who can bring life to stories and imagine worlds that don't yet exist. The Creative Director position is both author and strategist, with a strong instinct for creative collaboration and boundary-breaking problem solving.
We employ multi-disciplinary approaches to project development and experiential, active destinations. At the intersection of planning, design, media, and fabrication, you'll collaborate with a broadly skilled team across our in-house disciplines to ensure every detail works together to tell a powerful story.
We're looking for someone who:
Excels at leading creative teams, guiding projects from big-picture vision down to installation details.
Brings environmental/experiential design sensibility and understands the power of media, lighting, and space working together.
Has hands-on experience with interactive and immersive media and is eager to push creative boundaries.
Believes in the power of cultural storytelling and has experience creating for museums, visitor centers, or experience-driven spaces.
At Solid Light, you'll have the chance to:
Lead human-centered and meaningful projects where design and media converge.
Work with passionate, creative collaborators across multiple disciplines.
Shape the stories and environments that inspire millions of visitors and bring our clients' visions to life.
If you'd like to discuss joining our immersive storytelling team, we'd love to connect.
Apply today and bring your talents and experience to Solid Light.
$64k-114k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Freelance Director, Strategist
Circa-IPG Dxtra
Art director job in Chicago, IL
Freelance, Director, Strategy
Golin is looking for a temporary Director, Strategy. This role will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams to ensure strategies are insight-driven and audience-centric.
We are looking for someone who can join us in a Freelance capacity and can commit to up to approximately 30 hours in total.
Responsibilities:
Research and insights mining for creative strategy development
Facilitate creative briefing
Guide and sharpen creative ideas with strategic feedback and additional support as needed
Craft client ready presentation with strategic set up and rationale and lead ins for ideas
Work with analyst team to establish measurable objectives and set outcome based KPIs
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience
Experience monitoring social media/social listening
Please note: We are open to considering qualified remote candidates in other locations.
Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations. Hourly rate: $185/hour.
Any request to schedule an interview and any legitimate offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Golin. We will never require an applicant to provide sensitive personally identifiable information in order to conduct an interview.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
$66k-114k yearly est. Auto-Apply 22d ago
Senior Art Director, Social Content
Monks
Art director job in Chicago, IL
Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).
About the Role
Are you fascinated by the intersection of technology, AI, and human creativity? Do you have the strategic eye to define a brand's social aesthetic, and the hands-on skill of a true maker who can concept, capture, and edit compelling content from start to finish?
Our award-winning creative team is looking for an ArtDirector, Social Content to be a key visual force on a social team at the forefront of AI. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will be the team's visual tastemaker and on-the-ground storyteller, creating engaging tutorials and case studies that showcase AI in action.
In this unique, "pure social media content creator" role, your talent lies in setting the creative direction and executing the authentic, educational moments that fuel our social channels. While you will be supported by a wider team (including other editors who can assist), you must be an agile, independent contributor capable of taking a project from concept to final delivery, including editing and motion graphics. If you thrive on turning strategy into beautiful, socially-native content and are excited about AI, this is the role for you.
Responsibilities:
1) The Role & Core Responsibilities
Be an Independent Maker: Function as an all-in-one creator-concepting ideas, presenting them to the Creative Director, and then independently executing the filming and editing of those concepts.
Create Tutorials and Case Studies: Develop and produce social-first content that demonstrates how to use AI tools in real-world scenarios (e.g., filming a step-by-step guide on using AI to pick the best pumpkin).
Be the "Voice and Hands": You must be comfortable serving as the hand talent and providing voiceovers for tutorials. Your face will not be seen, but you will be responsible for clear demonstrations and audio.
Be a Key Visual Contributor: Serve as a primary creative force for the account, partnering closely with the full team to ensure creative excellence and consistency.
Champion Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with strategists to translate complex tech insights into clear visual territories, and with copywriters to ensure a seamless fusion of word and image.
Maintain a Passion for Tech: Keep a finger on the pulse of the Gen AI space, bringing fresh thinking, innovative ideas, and genuine enthusiasm for AI to the team and the client.
2) Art Direction & Visual Strategy
Implement and Uphold the Visual Direction: Champion the social media style guide and visual identity, ensuring it is applied consistently and effectively.
Concept & Contribute: Actively participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions, creating mood boards and mockups to explore and communicate visual concepts.
Translate the Abstract: Take complex concepts related to technology and AI and make them accessible, beautiful, and engaging for a social media audience.
Own the Execution: Take ownership of your projects from start to finish. While you may partner with our dedicated editors when needed, you must maintain the ability to fully execute projects independently.
Elevate the Work: Ensure all creative output is of the highest quality, strategically sound, and culturally relevant.
3) Production & Post-Production
Be the On-the-Ground Creator: You'll be tasked with capturing high-quality, authentic photo and video content. This requires agility and flexibility to work from your own setup, our client's office, or join the Creative Director on set/location.
Master of Mobile: Demonstrate an expert ability to shoot and compose compelling content on a mobile device. You know the best practices for lighting, framing, and capturing clean audio (including "tiny mic" style filming) in real-world environments.
Tell a Raw Story: Specialize in creating content that feels native, timely, and human. You can spot a great moment and capture it in a way that resonates instantly on platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok.
Robust Editing and Motion Graphics: You must have hands-on editing and motion graphics experience. You are expected to handle the full post-production process for the content you capture, utilizing both mobile apps and desktop software.
About You The essentials:
Who You Are & What You Bring
A natural collaborator who is also highly comfortable working independently, being on their own, and managing their own projects.
A demonstrable passion for technology, innovation, and the creative potential of AI.
A strong portfolio showcasing your art direction, conceptual work, and crucially, examples of high-quality mobile-shot video, editing, and motion graphics.
5-8 years of experience in Production, Art Direction, or Social Media Content Creation.
Expertise in mobile content creation (shooting) is essential.
Proficiency in video editing and motion graphics is required.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere/After Effects) is expected.
An excellent communicator with a sharp eye for detail.
Must possess a basic creator setup (e.g., tripod, lighting kit). The required smartphone and a sound kit will be provided.
#LI-KW1
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
What We Offer
Benefits
Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
401k with company contribution
Paid parental leave
Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company's then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.
Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.
Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 USD
About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI-managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent-to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence inArtificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents-and resonates with-the world around us.
$85k-95k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Art Director, Social Content
Media.Monks 4.1
Art director job in Chicago, IL
Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).
About the Role
Are you fascinated by the intersection of technology, AI, and human creativity? Do you have the strategic eye to define a brand's social aesthetic, and the hands-on skill of a true maker who can concept, capture, and edit compelling content from start to finish?
Our award-winning creative team is looking for an ArtDirector, Social Content to be a key visual force on a social team at the forefront of AI. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will be the team's visual tastemaker and on-the-ground storyteller, creating engaging tutorials and case studies that showcase AI in action.
In this unique, "pure social media content creator" role, your talent lies in setting the creative direction and executing the authentic, educational moments that fuel our social channels. While you will be supported by a wider team (including other editors who can assist), you must be an agile, independent contributor capable of taking a project from concept to final delivery, including editing and motion graphics. If you thrive on turning strategy into beautiful, socially-native content and are excited about AI, this is the role for you.
Responsibilities:
1) The Role & Core Responsibilities
* Be an Independent Maker: Function as an all-in-one creator-concepting ideas, presenting them to the Creative Director, and then independently executing the filming and editing of those concepts.
* Create Tutorials and Case Studies: Develop and produce social-first content that demonstrates how to use AI tools in real-world scenarios (e.g., filming a step-by-step guide on using AI to pick the best pumpkin).
* Be the "Voice and Hands": You must be comfortable serving as the hand talent and providing voiceovers for tutorials. Your face will not be seen, but you will be responsible for clear demonstrations and audio.
* Be a Key Visual Contributor: Serve as a primary creative force for the account, partnering closely with the full team to ensure creative excellence and consistency.
* Champion Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with strategists to translate complex tech insights into clear visual territories, and with copywriters to ensure a seamless fusion of word and image.
* Maintain a Passion for Tech: Keep a finger on the pulse of the Gen AI space, bringing fresh thinking, innovative ideas, and genuine enthusiasm for AI to the team and the client.
2) Art Direction & Visual Strategy
* Implement and Uphold the Visual Direction: Champion the social media style guide and visual identity, ensuring it is applied consistently and effectively.
* Concept & Contribute: Actively participate in ideation and brainstorming sessions, creating mood boards and mockups to explore and communicate visual concepts.
* Translate the Abstract: Take complex concepts related to technology and AI and make them accessible, beautiful, and engaging for a social media audience.
* Own the Execution: Take ownership of your projects from start to finish. While you may partner with our dedicated editors when needed, you must maintain the ability to fully execute projects independently.
* Elevate the Work: Ensure all creative output is of the highest quality, strategically sound, and culturally relevant.
3) Production & Post-Production
* Be the On-the-Ground Creator: You'll be tasked with capturing high-quality, authentic photo and video content. This requires agility and flexibility to work from your own setup, our client's office, or join the Creative Director on set/location.
* Master of Mobile: Demonstrate an expert ability to shoot and compose compelling content on a mobile device. You know the best practices for lighting, framing, and capturing clean audio (including "tiny mic" style filming) in real-world environments.
* Tell a Raw Story: Specialize in creating content that feels native, timely, and human. You can spot a great moment and capture it in a way that resonates instantly on platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok.
* Robust Editing and Motion Graphics: You must have hands-on editing and motion graphics experience. You are expected to handle the full post-production process for the content you capture, utilizing both mobile apps and desktop software.
About You
The essentials:
Who You Are & What You Bring
* A natural collaborator who is also highly comfortable working independently, being on their own, and managing their own projects.
* A demonstrable passion for technology, innovation, and the creative potential of AI.
* A strong portfolio showcasing your art direction, conceptual work, and crucially, examples of high-quality mobile-shot video, editing, and motion graphics.
* 5-8 years of experience in Production, Art Direction, or Social Media Content Creation.
* Expertise in mobile content creation (shooting) is essential.
* Proficiency in video editing and motion graphics is required.
* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere/After Effects) is expected.
* An excellent communicator with a sharp eye for detail.
Must possess a basic creator setup (e.g., tripod, lighting kit). The required smartphone and a sound kit will be provided.
#LI-KW1
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
What We Offer
Benefits
* Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
* Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
* 401k with company contribution
* Paid parental leave
* Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
* Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
* A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
* Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company's then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.
Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.
Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 USD
About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI-managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent-to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence inArtificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents-and resonates with-the world around us.
$85k-95k yearly 38d ago
Freelance Director, Strategist
Open 3.9
Art director job in Chicago, IL
Freelance, Director, Strategy
Golin is looking for a temporary Director, Strategy. This role will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams to ensure strategies are insight-driven and audience-centric.
We are looking for someone who can join us in a Freelance capacity and can commit to up to approximately 30 hours in total.
Responsibilities:
Research and insights mining for creative strategy development
Facilitate creative briefing
Guide and sharpen creative ideas with strategic feedback and additional support as needed
Craft client ready presentation with strategic set up and rationale and lead ins for ideas
Work with analyst team to establish measurable objectives and set outcome based KPIs
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience
Experience monitoring social media/social listening
Please note: We are open to considering qualified remote candidates in other locations.
Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations. Hourly rate: $185/hour.
Any request to schedule an interview and any legitimate offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Golin. We will never require an applicant to provide sensitive personally identifiable information in order to conduct an interview.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
$77k-108k yearly est. Auto-Apply 22d ago
Creative Director
Publicis Groupe
Art director job in West Chicago, IL
A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.
Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method-we go where ideas will work best.
We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.
Overview
We are looking for a highly conceptual Creative Director that has a background inArt Direction. Must have strong leadership skills, an eye for design and an excellent strategic mind. The ideal candidate will be well versed in the latest design trends and will have the portfolio to prove it. Must be able to lead a creative team of artdirectors and copywriters to deliver fresh ideas that solve real marketing objectives.
Responsibilities will include concept generation, layout, revisions, direction distillation, presentation and production. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Agency experience is a must - direct and digital experience is preferred. Must be proficient in Adobe Suite.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
* Collaborates with project teams to plan, analyze, organize and execute assigned projects within Direct Marketing, Email and Digital channels
* Maintains stewardship of client's look, tone and feel
* Prepares materials from client presentation through studio hand off
* Leads a team of artdirectors and copywriters to develop a range of ideas and designs that are on-brief and on-strategy
* Partners with account team to solve problems
* Maintains file management, using consistent naming conventions and procedures
* Loves the creative process
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
* Good sense of aesthetic, typography and practicing knowledge of information design and hands-on understanding of fundamental principles marketing
* Strong knowledge of industry-standard software/programs:
InDesign, Illustrator, XD, After Effects, and Photoshop
* Video and animation editing/direction including storyboarding
* A strong understanding of brand development and multichannel marketing concepts
* Comfortable interacting with clients and internal staff
* Strong capacity for strategic thinking
* Understanding of digital technology, and how to use it to enhance the creative idea; alert to social, mobile and developing technologies
* Able to partner with team members to concept creative, on-strategy ideas
* Strong time-management skills
* Able to partner with account team to answer client needs and ensure on-strategy design
Required Experience
* Requires a minimum of 10-15 years of related experience
* Experience with creative agencies/professional services is preferred
* Direct Mail, digital and email experience is required
* The ability to provide a portfolio displaying work
Additional information
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
* Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
* Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
* Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
* Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
* Tuition Assistance
* Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
* Matching Gifts programs
* Flexible working arrangements
* 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
* Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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Compensation Range: $81,225 - $116,655 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 01/15/2026.
$81.2k-116.7k yearly 16d ago
Sr. Director of Development - Arts & Sciences
NKU
Art director job in Kentucky
Primary Responsibilities The Senior Director of Development reports to the AVP of Development and works closely with the Dean, internal colleagues and external stakeholders across the university to engage, acquire, cultivate, solicit and steward major and principal gift donors. Duties include: Responsible for identifying, executing and providing strategic direction to fulfill the fundraising priorities of the College of Arts and Sciences. Activities will include conducting high-level cultivation events, strategic and operational planning for the fundraising program, stewardship, volunteer engagement, and corresponding meetings and communications. Identify, manage and personally solicit a portfolio of 75-100 donor prospects for gifts of $25k and above; conduct 15 personal visits with current donors and prospects monthly; collaborate with prospect researchers and appropriate faculty/staff to identify prospects Write and deliver compelling major gift proposals and analyze major gift program progress and performance Advise the Dean on external and development activities and important events and programs to attend; be a highly informed advocate for the college inside and outside of campus. Assist and advise the Dean on personal cultivation and solicitation of donors. Document and maintain quality records in the donor database (Raiser's Edge NXT ) Develop an ongoing comprehensive strategy to raise a minimum of $1,000,000 individually and $2,000,000 as a team for assigned unit annually while adhering to agreed performance metrics Coordinate appointments and materials used by senior staff faculty, board members, and volunteers for meetings, visits, events, or phone calls. Work with shared administrative staff to ensure effective daily operations. Other duties as assigned Management Responsibilities: Expected to drive team results and may supervise front line development and support staff at the Associate Director level and below within assigned unit; including responsibility for setting goals, supporting career and professional development, evaluating performance and providing constructive feedback. Provides peer leadership, mentorship and coaching within the team. As needed, provides training to staff within or outside of immediate department or division in regard to function
Qualifications
Requirements: Bachelor Degree Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience in development including demonstrated success qualifying, soliciting and closing major gifts of $25k and above Supervisory and higher education development experience preferred Some travel and weekend/evening work required Qualifications: Solid knowledge of fundraising techniques and ability to cultivate and solicit donations from individuals at a major gift level of $25k and above; principal ($500k+), planned, and corporate giving experience is a plus Organizational perspective, ability to work in a fast paced environment, comfortable with change and associated ambiguity are valued competencies Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare, edit and present effective correspondence, proposals, and persuasive solicitation materials for individuals and groups Demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships to deliver measurable results High attention to detail, experience managing multi-phase projects from inception to completion while building consensus Ability to problem solve and generate creative solutions in order to maintain and strengthen high quality relationships with donors Exceptional ethics and integrity, ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality Must have passion for philanthropy, higher education, NKU , and the community that it serves Apply: NKU has retained Woodhouse Executive Search to facilitate this recruitment. Please send confidential inquiries and applications via e-mail to Laurie Woodhouse at ************************.
Work Schedule
8:15 am to 4:30 pm; Varies depending on need; Some travel nights and weekends is required.
$48k-82k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Sr. Director - US Consumer Creative & Advertising - NILEX
Eli Lilly and Company 4.6
Art director job in Indianapolis, IN
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Senior Director - U.S. Consumer Creative & Advertising, NILEX
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Central Marketing Team - Consumer dedicated to elevating U.S. consumer advertising campaign creative excellence for Lilly medicine brands. With a mission to encourage and empower people to take charge of their health, our goal is to deliver best-in-any-class award-winning innovation and distinction in advertising and creative, ensuring that our campaigns not only resonate with audiences but also drive meaningful change in the world of healthcare. Ideal candidates will have a passion for building great creative work and advocating on behalf of consumers' deepest inner human truths to help them feel seen and make the world take note.
This U.S. Consumer Creative & Advertising Senior Director is charged with delivering creative excellence for one of Eli Lilly's future obesity management medications by crafting novel, human-centric consumer campaigns that reinforce consumer trust in Lilly and the value of its medicines. The role leads, develops, plans, and drives personalized PESO channel-integrated U.S. Consumer Branded Creative Campaigns and assets similar to CPG-like campaigns that help deliver against priority Therapeutic Area consumer business objectives and fit within a cohesive campaign strategy relative to co-existing Lilly Masterbrand and Disease State Education initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a creative leader with shown team management experience, able to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing consumer marketing talent.
This position may operate in agile teams, with alignment to specific brands, therapeutic areas or capabilities teams, adjusting based on business needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Consumer Campaign Development
Partner with Therapeutic Areas (TAs) through the briefing process to ensure comprehensive understanding of target patients, insights, strategic imperatives, competitive landscape, and KPIs.
Lead agency development process of creative platforms/campaigns/programs and campaign expressions, inclusive of Big Idea, Festival of Ideas (FOIs) and PESOfest buildouts, that deliver on the TA creative brief; confirm creative briefs with TA leads.
Maintain a strong point of view (POV) and creative vision, with the ability to provide clear, concise direction to creative external and internal cross-functional partners.
Ensure creative PESO channel extensions are embedded into final creative recommendation; partner with fellow Central Marketing Team - Consumer and Integrated Agency Team (IAT) teams to ensure tight creative development and execution plans.
Supervise Creative Campaign and Program development and execution plans with the primary AOR or equivalent experience within the Integrated Agency Team (IAT) planning model.
Lead Creative Campaign and Creative development and execution process, collaboration, and timelines for work featuring Celebrity and/or Social Influencer talent.
Conduct market research and testing (qualitative and quantitative) as needed to ensure the viability of creative campaigns and programs with consumers.
Integrate cross-cultural marketing insights and other GCO consumer capabilities into creative platforms/campaigns/programs, as relevant.
Lead the pre-bid, pre-production, production, and post-production process for and with creative and production vendors, ensuring alignment with campaign objectives and budgetary constraints.
Be responsible for OPDP submission processes for consumer campaign materials, ensuring regulatory compliance from development through execution.
Campaign Execution
Lead on-time, on-budget creative campaign execution with the team to achieve annual business goals and Therapeutic Area targets.
Integrate Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned (PESO) media recommendations into creative concepts and marketing plans.
Ensure tactics are consumer insights and data-driven, while meeting Therapeutic Area and brand objectives.
Ensure execution of Lilly Masterbrand and U.S. Consumer creative standards during production, with a focus on meeting regulatory parameters and compliance requirements.
Develop and implement at-risk shooting strategies, including coverage planning and safety protocols to mitigate production risks.
Lead rough cut review and optimizations in collaboration with agency partners and internal collaborators to ensure alignment with campaign goals.
Lead production and approval of all other complementary 360-degree campaign assets.
Lead Campaign and Creative execution, collaboration, and production for work featuring Celebrity and/or Social Influencer talent, maintaining tight alignment with Partnerships team, celebrity talent agency/agents, etc.
Oversee deliverables, approve project plans, address delays, and call out as needed.
Partner with BI&A and Media on campaign performance KPIs/metrics and optimization opportunities.
Run discontinuation and retirement of tactics, including plan approval.
People Management
Develop, retain, motivate, and recruit top marketing talent.
Champion and cultivate an inclusive culture.
Mentor and develop teammates across the Global Customer Office Consumer Marketing, in particular U.S. Consumer Campaign teams.
Give insight-based consumer marketing solutions and marketing capabilities.
Elevate performance and development of direct reports, providing real-time coaching and feedback, as well as quarterly check-ins.
Champion Team Lilly expectations and behaviors across the team.
Operations
Own relationships with consumer creative agencies of record (AoR) and social/specialty agencies, and run integration among internal agency partners, including Lilly Marketing Studios, as needed.
Develop productive relationships with cross-functional partners (Regulatory, Legal, Medical, Corporate Communications, and fellow Global Customer Office Teams) to effectively implement campaign vision.
Handle AoR fees, production and operating expenses budget relative to creative campaign and asset development and execution and recommend budget trade-offs to TA.
Ensure compliance with company policies, processes, and external obligations.
Ensure team compliance with Customer Information Quality (CIQ) procedures and tools.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree.
8+ years of U.S. consumer marketing experience, including direct leadership of creative campaign development and execution.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position
STRONGLY PREFERRED PREFERENCES
Strong technical competencies in consumer marketing, including go-to-market strategy, campaign development, video/digital production, content creation, and measurement in partnership with market research and analytics.
Experience with multichannel digital media and marketing tactics, including social media.
Experience influencing cross-functional teams and successfully collaborating with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated experience running bidding processes and agency/vendor selection for creative and production services.
Experience leading or handling celebrity or social media influencer marketing partnerships and associated creative campaign development.
ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES
Significant external Agency-side experience (creative or account) and/or experience running Creative Agency management experience.
Shown U.S. Marketing Operations experience, including U.S. Launch Execution Planning, customer information quality, and content approval processes.
Experience in brand planning and translating customer insights into communications platforms.
Cross-customer marketing or marketing capabilities experience.
Paid, Earned, Shared, Owned Media channel/tactic understanding and media planning.
Experience ensuring regulatory compliance in creative production, including OPDP and FDA submissions.
Critical thinking skills; comfortable with ambiguity.
Team leadership and cross-functional management skills.
Strong communication and influence skills.
MBA or advanced marketing certification.
Indianapolis-based
Additional Information:
Travel: 25-35%
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (******************************************************** for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), en Able (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$154,500 - $226,600
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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$154.5k-226.6k yearly Auto-Apply 23d ago
Art Camp Supervisor
Urbana Park District 3.0
Art director job in Illinois
Day Camp/Summer Arts Camp
ART CAMP SUPERVISOR
Number of Positions: 3
Salary: $17.50-$17.75/hour; 40 hours/week 10 weeks Plus paid planning and training hours as needed
Dates: June 3 - August 7, 2026; Monday - Friday, 7:30am-3pm Training: Evenings May 13, 19, and 20; Day of June 1 & 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Community Program Coordinators, the Summer Art Camp Supervisors will develop and implement fine art activities for a group of 35-40 children, ages 6- 12. With assistance from the Community Program Coordinator, the Summer Art Camp Supervisors will create lesson plans, create and carrying out camp goals and objectives, supervise leaders and volunteers, administer the budget, purchase supplies and communicate with guardians. This camp will be broken into ten one-week sessions concentrating on different media including painting and drawing, sculpture, crafts, singing and dancing, creative writing, photography, and mixed media.
Attachment(s):
2026 Art Camp Supervisor Job Description.docx
How much does an art director earn in Bloomington, IN?
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