Art Director

Art Director

About WNDR

WNDR Museum is an interactive experience: a multi-sensory showcase of art and technology. Our message is simple: We are all artists. And as artists, our visitors are more than passive onlookers. Whatever they do in our museum, IS art.

WNDR is a collective of thinkers, artists, poets and designers, working at the intersection of art and technology. The expansive programs put forth as a collective hub includes our museums, creative studio, and bold collaborations. At WNDR, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with hands-on leaders and mission-driven individuals everyday.

About the role

This is a full time, on-site role for an Art Director for WNDR Global (headquartered out of Chicago, IL).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Art Director or Designer in a similar creative role with a track record of success in developing and executing brand campaigns
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing strong conceptual skills and a range of design styles across various projects and mediums.
• Proficiency in design software/tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other relevant programs.
• Video editing skills are a plus
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation and storytelling through visuals.
• Understanding of the art and entertainment industry, with knowledge of relevant trends, artists, and events

What a typical week might look like

• Use your creativity to impart a little WNDR on the world.
• Be part of the Marketing team.
• Collaborate closely with marketing leadership to define and evolve the WNDR brand, ensuring alignment with WNDR’s mission, values, and audience expectations.
• Develop and maintain a consistent and compelling visual identity across all touchpoints, including exhibitions, marketing materials, online platforms, and merchandise, to reinforce the WNDR brand presence.
• Lead the design and implementation of brand guidelines, visual systems, and design templates to ensure brand consistency.
• Own the concepting and creation of captivating visual content, including content for social media, graphics, digital media, promotional materials, museum signage, and more
• Ideate and create world class advertising campaigns and executions
• Leverage visual storytelling and design to enhance brand awareness, engagement, and audience reach.
• Monitor industry trends, regional and cultural nuances, and audience feedback to adapt and refine the WNDR brand strategy accordingly.
• Produce world class marketing that you are proud of.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

We’re excited to hear from you.

At WNDR, we are passionate about finding people to continuously help us grow our organization. We encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t match every detail of the job description. If we don’t see something that immediately fits, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities.

WNDR Museum warmly welcomes people of all ages, identities, ethnicities, beliefs, religions, and backgrounds to join our team. WNDR is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workplace and we strongly encourage nontraditional candidates to apply. We hold ourselves to our commitment and continuously strive to attract, engage, and grow with our talented team.

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