Senior art director Jobs in Aurora, IL

Marketing Art Director

The Paramount Theatre / Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) – an innovative organization located on Stolp Island in the Fox River and the heart of diverse historic Aurora, Illinois (one hour from downtown Chicago) – is seeking a Marketing Art Director.

ACCA operates four performance venues : RiverEdge Park (6,000 capacity), Paramount Theatre (1,843 seat landmark), Copley Theatre (165 seat, newly renovated), and Stolp Island Theatre (98 seat). Each year the organization presents over 500 performances, ranging from star‑studded touring productions to a self‑produced Broadway Series of Musicals – the largest theater subscription base in the country – and intimate experiences such as

Million Dollar Quartet

for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities. ACCA also operates Paramount School of the Arts and hosts community events such as $1 Classic Movie Mondays.

Department

– Marketing

Direct reporting

– Senior Marketing Director

Position status & schedule

– Full time exempt; some weekends and evenings; not a 9‑5 job.

Compensation

– Salary $75,000 – $80,000

Benefits

– Excellent benefits package includes health, dental, vision and group life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off

Hire date

– Immediate

Position Summary

In coordination with the Senior Marketing Director and Chief Marketing Officer, the Marketing Art Director will serve as the creative lead of ACCA / Paramount’s in‑house graphic design team; collaborating closely with marketing staff, graphic designers, web developers, photographers, videographers, internal clients and outside contractors. The Marketing Art Director must communicate visually; possess outstanding design skills; guide, evaluate and elevate design execution; have strong management skills with demonstrated experience in creating and managing a team; and be a team player who shares ACCA’s artistic vision for a broad inclusive audience.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all creative work (in‑house and external) including design of graphics, website content, brochures, flyers, posters, advertisements, billboards, mailers, photo shoots and digital marketing assets from conception to completion, ensuring a high level of creativity and style consistency.

Grow, manage, mentor and motivate a team, pursuing excellence, creativity and collaboration.

Supplement the organization’s social media visual presence, alongside the marketing team.

Act as subject matter expert on all visual matters across the organization.

Serve as consistent brand guardian and mission champion.

Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously; display flexibility through revisions and changing priorities; bring projects on time and on budget.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities

Minimum 6 years’ experience, including significant supervisory experience, preferably in a fast‑paced studio, agency or creative department; experience developing campaigns that work in both digital and print.

Strong portfolio showcasing print and digital design work.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) required.

Video editing and motion graphics / animation skills preferred.

Knowledge of WordPress and / or HTML a plus.

Ability to thrive in high‑speed atmosphere while delivering quality, impactful work on time.

Balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Proven mentoring, supervisory and team‑building skills in creative development.

Well organized and detail‑oriented.

Previous experience in the entertainment industry or event marketing a plus.

Fun, engaging, creative, passion for learning and sharing; thrives by being part of a team; wants to be part of something bigger than themselves.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume and a link to your portfolio using the online job application at or mail / drop off to : Aurora Civic Center Authority, ATTN : Hollis Sienkiewicz, Senior Marketing Director, 8 East Galena Blvd., Suite 230, Aurora, IL 60506.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. ACCA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans and others who are eager to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

ACCA Participation in E‑Verify

ACCA participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, ACCA is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating the employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

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