Art Director

Taylor Studios, Inc is seeking an Art Director to lead the creative direction of exhibit design projects from concept through completion.
Responsibilities

Planning design workshop presentations with clients
Internal concept brainstorming
Contributing to design processes, standards, and templates
Assisting design teams in the creation and maintenance of work plans for individual project phases
Running weekly project check in meetings
Planning deliverable content and reviewing deliverables to ensure client needs and Taylor standards are met
Collaboration with the Director of Design and other Art Directors in general creative direction and creative guidance to designers
Maintaining the project budget with Project Managers, and working with Estimating to ensure exhibits can be completed within budget and on time
Most Taylor Studios projects begin with an onsite meeting with clients and so travel is required 2-5 weeks each year
Requirements

Advanced skill in exhibit design, graphic design, or interpretation
Proficiency in Vectorworks, knowledge of comparable programs such as SketchUp, AutoCAD etc
Ability to read construction documents
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Comfort with Microsoft Excel
Basic understanding of standard construction materials and methods
Traditional drawing skills, proficiency in digital drawing with programs such as Procreate
Comfort with public speaking, leading, and working collaboratively
Excellent management, communication, and leadership skills
General curiosity about varied topics and love of learning
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in art direction, exhibit design, or related field
Technologies

Vectorworks
SketchUp
AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Microsoft Excel
Procreate
Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Pay

Salary:

USD 70,000 - 80,000 per year
Work location

Hybrid remote in Rantoul, IL 61866

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