Marketing Art Director Job at Aurorachamber in Aurora

About ACCA

The Paramount Theatre/Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) is an innovative organization located on Stolp Island in the Fox River, heart of the diverse historic community of Aurora, Illinois, one hour from downtown Chicago. ACCA operates four performance venues: the 6,000‑person RiverEdge Park, the 1,843‑seat landmark Paramount Theatre, the 165‑seat newly renovated Copley Theatre, and the brand new 9,000‑square‑foot Stolp Island Theatre, which houses an intimate 98‑seat 4,600‑square‑foot theater. With over 500 performances a year—including star‑studded touring productions, a self‑produced Broadway Series of musical plays, and an intimate experience of “Million Dollar Quartet” for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from more than 250 communities—ACCA also proudly operates the Paramount School of the Arts in the John C. Dunham Aurora Arts Center and hosts free community events, movie nights, and private functions such as wedding receptions and corporate galas.

ACCA is committed to being a defining catalyst for personal and community transformation by making the performing arts accessible for every age and socioeconomic background, introducing the magic of live theater across generations, and contributing to the future stability and growth of Aurora’s downtown.

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’s in‑house graphic design team. The role works closely with marketing staff, graphic designers, web developers, photographers, videographers, internal clients, and outside contractors. The Marketing Art Director must have a passion for communicating visually, outstanding design skills, the ability to guide, evaluate and elevate design execution, strong management experience in creating and managing a team, and a collaborative attitude that shares Paramount’s artistic vision for a broad and inclusive audience.

Design pro. Magnificent mediator. Highly skilled multitasker. We want a Marketing Art Director who brings it all to the party.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all creative work—both 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 the subject‑matter expert on all things visual across the organization.
• Serve as a consistent brand guardian and mission champion.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, displaying flexibility through revisions and changing priorities, and delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Perform other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience, including significant supervisory experience, preferably in a fast‑paced studio, agency, or creative department working across platforms and developing campaigns for both digital and print.
• Strong experience and portfolio showcasing print and digital design work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Video editing and motion graphics/animation skills preferred.
• Knowledge of WordPress and/or HTML is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑speed environment while delivering quality, impactful work on time.
• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills.
• Experience managing creative development with proven mentoring, supervisory, and team‑building skills and a flexible, upbeat attitude.
• Previous experience in the entertainment industry or event marketing a plus.
• Fun, engaging, creative, passionate about learning and sharing, thrives as part of a team, and contributes to something bigger than themselves.

Additional Expectations

In addition to the duties listed above, ACCA expects employees to adhere to ACCA’s policies and procedures, work safely, prioritize workload, demonstrate efficient time management, maintain regular and consistent attendance, communicate regularly with supervisors, and participate in ACCA events as needed. Employees must also complete other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, group life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Recruitment Details

Department: Marketing.
Direct Reporting: Senior Marketing Director.
Full‑time exempt; some weekends and evenings; not a 9‑to‑5 job.
Hire Date: Immediate.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a link to your portfolio using the online job application at Alternatively, mail or 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. 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, including people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and others, to apply.

E-Verify

ACCA participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm your authorization, ACCA will give you written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action, including termination.

Additional Postings

Additional postings available from Paramount Theatre – Aurora Civic Center Authority.