Art Director jobs in Champaign, IL

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)

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Director, School of Art & Design
  • Universtiy of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Urbana, IL FULL_TIME
  • Director, School of Art and Design

    College of Fine and Applied Arts

    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.

    Duties and Responsibilities:


    Academic Leadership:


    • Ensure appropriate instructional staffing for all courses, working with the Dean’s Office to communicate and address regular and emergent needs.
    • Apply departmental policy to assignment of teaching duties across faculty and teaching assistant roles.
    • Ensure departmental fulfillment of appropriate accreditation requirements and academic program review goals, working with faculty and staff on evaluation of learning outcomes.
    • Carry out (or delegate, where possible) student disciplinary and grievance processes as called for by department, college, or campus policies and code.
    • Coordinate departmental undergraduate and graduate recruitment strategies; see to the appropriate application of criteria for admission and stewardship of funding support.
    • Monitor advising needs and see to their fulfillment through department, college, and campus resources.
    • Draw on college and university resources to support faculty development in instruction, research and innovation, service and advising across all ranks.
    • Ensure appropriate assignment of faculty service responsibilities, including conduct of elections as necessary.


    Departmental Leadership and Administration:

    • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of faculty processes related to recruitment, appointment, engagement, retention, evaluation for promotion, professional development, leaves, faculty awards and recognition.
    • Supervise enactment of university, college, and department promotion and tenure policies at the departmental level.
    • Oversee annual faculty evaluations, policies and procedures related to faculty development, including promotion in faculty rank.
    • Oversee professional development including annual evaluation and goal setting for departmental staff in employment classifications other than tenure-system and non-tenure system faculty.


    Executive Leadership:


    • Oversee the department budget working in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Finance and with the School’s Executive committee in preparing the departmental budget.
    • Work closely with FAA Human Resources on policy/procedure review and implementation, hiring/promoting employees, training, performance evaluations, payroll concerns, employee immigration needs, employee relations issues, and any other Human Resources related activity.
    • Identify space, technology, and equipment needs; work with college to address and maintain them.
    • Serve as point of critical and emergency contact in crisis management scenarios.
    • Supervise the School’s staff, ensuring appropriate recognition and opportunities for advancement.
    • Engage in active commitment to a culture of transparent decision-making, professional accountability, and shared successes.
    • As a member of the College’s leadership, help foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Support diversity in all aspects of the educational experience and foster positive collegial relationships about students, staff, and faculty.


    Governance and Policy:


    • Work with faculty to update and maintain School’s strategic plan; monitor progress and ensure appropriate prioritization of efforts to achieve goals.
    • Facilitate processes of education, orientation, and accountability with regard to the creation of just and equitable learning, research, and engagement; draw on college and campus DEIA resources to ensure continuous improvement in this area.
    • Represent unit in FAA Administrative Council; convey information as appropriate to unit faculty and staff.
    • Provide opportunities for unit representatives on college and campus governance bodies to share and communicate with the unit.


    External Relations:


    • Maintain communications and relationships with alumni, and the profession, and discipline, representing the work of the department for these constituents as needed.
    • Partner, collaborate, and strategize with FAA Advancement office on all things related to advancement, including fundraising, communication, stewardship, engagement, and donor relations.
    • Work with college advancement staff to identify fundraising opportunities and goals; assist in achievement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts.


    Required Qualifications:


    • Record of distinguished achievement in scholarly or creative accomplishment, research and teaching that meets criteria for appointment as Professor with tenure for a field represented by the School of Art and Design.
    • Terminal degree in field of specialization.
    • At least five years of successful leadership experience with increasingly higher levels of responsibility in an institution of higher education.
    • A record of focus on equity in management of others’ labor.
    • Experience with and interest in understanding role divisions in a complex organization and supporting individuals’ success in fulfilling them.
    • Embedding achievement of big goals within long-standing processes and structures
    • A demonstrated track record of achievement as a strong and collaborative leader and administrator, providing evidence of a capacity to lead.
    • Established record reflecting successful communication with stakeholders including faculty, other administrators, staff, students, and alumni.
    • Strong evidence of being eager and able to lead, recruit, retain, and support a diverse and eminent faculty, staff, and student body.


    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


    • Ability to collaborate with administrators, academic staff, faculty, and students from various disciplinary areas.
    • Commitment to building and maintaining diversity across the student, faculty, and staff populations.
    • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with faculty and academic leaders; an ability to foster the belonging of all, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms (i.e., racial, gender, socio-economic, intellectual, methodological, disciplinary, and others)
    • The capacity to foster and maintain collaborations among faculty and campus leaders.
    • The ability to listen closely to the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
    • Knowledge of the mental health and wellness needs for students, staff, and faculty.
    • Experience with and knowledge of faculty and academic structures, policies, and procedures at the University of Illinois.
    • Sound, data-driven, and transparent decision making as it relates to strategic growth.
    • An ability to communicate effectively across all internal and external constituencies, including alumni in an articulate, inspiring, and diplomatic way.
    • Strong record of highly ethical conduct, a sense of respect for confidentiality, a high level of professionalism and collegiality.
    • An appreciation for diverse forms of undergraduate teaching and mentoring.


    Application Process:

    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.

    To find out more about the resources available at the university and in the Urbana-Champaign community, please visit these sites:

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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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Adjunct Art Instructor
  • Lake Land College
  • Mattoon, IL FULL_TIME
  • Description Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to t...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Teacher - Art (DHS)
  • Danville School District 118
  • Danville, IL FULL_TIME
  • NOTICE OF VACANCY March 12, 2024 Effective Immediately General Qualifications Valid Illinois Professional Educator License Endorsed in Art Education Reports to Building principal or designee Terms of ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Summer Camp Art Teacher
  • Stephens Family YMCA
  • Champaign, IL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionThis position is seasonal from May 13, 2024 – August 9, 2024. If you wish to continue employment with the Y after summer camp, you will need to apply with the desired department.GENERAL FUN...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Elementary Art Teacher
  • Urbana School District #116
  • Urbana, IL OTHER
  • Urbana School District #116 TITLE: Art Teacher (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) LOCATION: Thomas Paine Elementary School SUPERVISOR: Building Principals and/or Assistant Principals JOB SUMMARY: Under ...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Security Guard - Krannert Art Museum
  • Universtiy of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Urbana, IL FULL_TIME
  • Security Guard - Krannert Art Museum Job Summary Under direct supervision from the Security Supervisor, this position is responsible for the safety of Krannert Art Museum's collection, ongoing program...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Teacher Aide/Functional Life Skills Special Education Program - 7.0 Hours/Day
  • Champaign Unit 4 School District
  • Champaign, IL
  • Our Mission Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and exc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shop and Deliver with Instacart - Better than Part Time
  • Instacart Shoppers
  • Champaign, IL
  • FULL-SERVICE SHOPPER Start earning quickly with a flexible schedule Shopping with Instacart is more than grocery deliver...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Architect
  • Farnsworth Group
  • Champaign, IL
  • Position: Project Architect Location: Champaign, IL Job Id: 2026 # of Openings: 1 Come join the Farnsworth Group team an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Jr. Programmatic Coordinator
  • Adams Outdoor
  • Champaign, IL
  • JOB SUMMARY: Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), the 4th largest and largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seed Production Technician
  • BASF
  • Champaign, IL
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Sales Associate
  • Tradehome Shoes
  • Champaign, IL
  • Overview Are you looking for a job that provides variety, flexible hours, and pay that rewards those who go above and be...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Helper Associate
  • American Freight
  • Champaign, IL
  • The Delivery Helper Associate is responsible for assisting with the delivery of merchandise to customer homes.Merchandis...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Sinceriseniorliving
  • Urbana, IL
  • ** Cook** ** Amber Glen** ** Urbana, IL** As a Sinceri Senior Living community and certified Great Place to Work, we are...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Champaign (English: /ˌʃæmˈpeɪn/) is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The city is 135 miles (217 km) south of Chicago, 124 miles (200 km) west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 mi (286 km) northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The United States Census Bureau estimates the city was home to 87,432 people as of July 1, 2017. Champaign is the tenth-most populous city in Illinois, and the state's fourth-most populous city outside the Chicago metropolitan area. It is included in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area. Champaign is notable for sharing the campus of the University of Il...
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