Art Director

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL or Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Kohler Co.’s award winning in-house creative collective is seeking a dynamic Art Director to join the growing team. This passionate and motivated individual will be responsible for concepts, designs, and art direction for Kohler’s hospitality portfolio–which consists of an exciting and expanding group of businesses, including but not limited to:

Lodging: The American Club, Lodge Kohler, Inn on Woodlake

Golf: Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run

Wellness: Kohler Waters Spa, Yoga on the Lake, Bold Cycle

Culinary: The Immigrant Room, The Wisconsin Room

Local: Kohler Village, Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates, The Shops at Woodlake

Events: Kohler Food & Wine, Frozen Fairways, Music Events, Artist Collaborations, and more

This is an opportunity to help build brands, and lead customers to uncover a new world of luxury. You will collaborate with copywriters, designers, artists, the photo studio, and business partners to help fulfill cross-channel initiatives. Your elevated aesthetic and bold thinking will ensure the continued evolution of the hospitality brands across all major media and markets.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and present campaign concepts that go above and beyond strategic briefs.

• Execute a wide variety of elevated collateral (digital media, video, print, paid and organic social content, and more).

• Partner with the social media manager to ideate, champion, and produce sophisticated editorial content.

• Utilize a content creator mindset to develop fresh material that engages and delights customers.

• Provide clear direction for photo/video shoots, on and off set.

• Help to define brand guides and templates.

• Have a “less is more” mentality when approaching creative.

• Work with retouchers and editors–both internally and externally–to provide feedback and take assets to the finish line.

• Audit aging assets and manage new ones.

• Stay up to date on best practices; understand the nuances of paid & organic platforms.

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with grace.

• Present clearly, take feedback gracefully, move forward.

• Occasional travel required research and immerse in the properties.

Skills/Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in advertising or an idea-led in-house agency.

• 3+ years of experience on photo/video sets.

• A portfolio which demonstrates innovative thinking, an elegant aesthetic, cross-channel campaign work, and cultural awareness.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

• A passion for luxury and hospitality spaces, both personally and professionally.

• Experience with motion; at a minimum, can export GIFs and add subtle movement to typography in post.

• Willing to wear multiple hats and toe the line of art director/designer.

• Solution-oriented, nimble problem solver, compassionate collaborator.

• Understands the importance of details.

• Clear and confident presenter, active listener.

• Experienced in both print and digital mediums.

• Experienced in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

• Experience with the Microsoft suite, especially PowerPoint and OneDrive, is a plus.

• Experience in a video editing platform is a plus.

• Hospitality and luxury brand experience is a plus

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $76,050 - $96,050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.