Art Director directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Director leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Stays current on latest trends. Additionally, Art Director develops a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Art Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Art Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Director of the School of Art and Design in the College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA). We are searching for a director with creative vision and administrative acumen to lead a thriving multidisciplinary School of Art and Design located within a R1 University. The ability to cultivate a culture of diversity and belonging with faculty and staff to support research, teaching, and service across disciplines is essential. The ideal candidate will be able to build community, work collaboratively and have experience in one or more of the fields represented in the School (Art Education, Art History, Design, and Studio Art), and have the capacity to connect with other units and the many research institutes on campus.
As the School’s Chief Executive Officer, the Director fulfills all statutory functions required for ensuring the unit’s successful delivery of expected contributions to the university’s research, teaching, and public engagement missions. Educational contributions include the delivery of seven undergraduate programs of study, more than ten graduate programs, and non-major instruction to campus, all in fulfillment of national accreditation standards for a number of diverse academic and professional fields. The School’s research and engagement responsibilities include the advancement of scholarly and creative fields through knowledge-creation, partnership with professions on preparation for work in diverse sectors, and public presentation through partnerships with the Krannert Art Museum and other university and regional venues.
This full-time, benefits-eligible, tenured position on a twelve-month service basis, reporting to the Dean of FAA. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; the desired start date would be as early as July 1 and no later than Aug 1.
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To ensure full consideration application materials must be received by 6:00 PM on November 30, 2023. Interviews may be conducted before the search closes, but no hiring decision will be made until after the close of the search. All candidates must create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload: a cover letter outlining their leadership philosophy and vision for the contributions of arts education and research to contemporary higher education; detailed CV; diversity statement; and contact information for three professional references. For further information about this specific position, please contact Brett Kaplan at bakaplan@illinois.edu or Jennifer Steiling at steiling@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1020318
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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