Art Director

Brunswick Boat Group•Chicago, IL

5d•$87,800 - $128,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview : Brunswick Corporation is in search of an Art Director to join our in-house Creative Team. This role will create marketing and advertising for our top boat brands—from luxury brands like Sea Ray and Boston Whaler to professional fishing brands like Lund. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with exceptional conceptual and design skills, who is ready to take on new challenges, break-down barriers and is passionate about delivering brand-elevating creative solutions. As Art Director, you will partner closely with the Associate Creative Director, creative team and brand marketers to develop and execute compelling content that positions our boat brands as leaders in the marine industry. You’ll lead and/or contribute to high-impact projects from concept to completion, ensuring creative excellence and brand consistency across all touchpoints. Hands-on concepting and design will account for 70% of your time, which will include conceptual work as well as design execution. Approving work, providing feedback, attending meetings and serving as a mentor will account for 30% of your time. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

8 years of graphic design/art director experience, preferably with 1–3 years in a leadership role.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; experience with After Effects is a plus
Strong portfolio showcasing multi-channel creative work with excellent design and typography.
Photoshoot pre-planning and on-set art direction experience
Experience in brand-building, including identity creation, guideline development, and multi-channel application.
Exceptional communication and conceptual skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Translate strategic objectives into engaging visual concepts aligned with brand goals.
Continuously look for ways to strengthen designs systems or complete the objective in an unexpected way.
Lead design execution across digital, print, motion, paid social, OOH and experiential channels.
When required, direct photoshoots or provide pre-production shot list to ensure all required photos are captured and meet high standards.
Approve various projects from a design standpoint and provide feedback.
Present creative concepts to stakeholders and clearly communicate design rationale.
Collaborate with designers and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution.
Develop and maintain brand design standards and guidelines.
Foster an environment of open ideation and brainstorming while looking to build upon the ideas and work.
Mentor and guide designers to foster growth and skill development.
Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable.