The work that wins isn't the loudest, it's the most considered, and Dollar General wants an Art Director who knows the difference instinctively. For someone 12 years deep in Self-Motivation, this Aurora job means $138,000 - $199,000, a contract cadence, and genuine influence.
Key Responsibilities
- Compose social cuts that read clearly with the sound off
- Co-author the creative content calendar with marketing, then make it look effortless
- Balance creative ambition with budget, timeline, and technical constraints
- Lead brainstorming sessions that surface bold, original ideas
- Translate abstract briefs into clear, sharp-but-gentle visual directions
- Map the emotional arc of a launch video, beat by beat, before a frame is shot
- Localize creative for Aurora audiences without flattening the original idea
- Reframe a tired product story until director stakeholders lean forward again
What You'll Bring
- Reliable, accountable, and committed to following through
- A quick-to-ship attitude and eagerness to learn new skills
- The instinct to ask "what would change your mind?" before debating
- Familiarity with the rhythms of a mentorship-focused contract team
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated Information Architecture expertise in a fast-moving creative environment
- An Aurora grounding, or the adaptability to plant roots quickly
Where most creative vendors automate the easy parts, Dollar General tackles the hard ones, from a question-everything headquarters in Aurora, IL. We protect Fridays for learning, so spend them chasing Interaction Design or Adobe XD, your call.
We are offering $138,000 - $199,000, a clear growth track, hands-on mentorship, and the kind of flexibility that keeps IL talent happy.
The listing went live again hours ago for the contract position.
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