Art Director

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Navico Group is in search of an Art Director to join our Creative Team. This role will create marketing and advertising for tech that inspires our consumers’ passion for fishing, sailing and other adventures on the water. 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 campaign managers to develop and execute compelling visual content. 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 .

• 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 for Mercury Marine.
• 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.
• Ability to work with and/or direct freelancers and agencies ·
• Mentor and guide junior designers to foster growth and skill development.

• 8 years of graphic design/art director experience, preferably with 1–3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in Photo Shop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong portfolio showcasing multi-channel creative work with excellent design and typography.
• 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.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Hybrid, in office 3x per week

The hiring range for this position is $87, annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here ( ).

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth…