Position Overview Brunswick Corporation is seeking an Art Director to join our in‑house Creative Team. This role will create marketing and advertising for our top boat brands—from luxury brands like Sea Ray and Boston Whaler to professional fishing brands like Lund. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional conceptual and design skills, who is ready to take on new challenges, break down barriers, and is passionate about delivering brand‑elevating creative solutions. Essential Functions As Art Director, you will partner closely with the Associate Creative Director, creative team and brand marketers to develop and execute compelling content that positions our boat brands as leaders in the marine industry. You will lead and/or contribute to high‑impact projects from concept to completion, ensuring creative excellence and brand consistency across all touchpoints. Hands‑on concepting and design will account for 70% of your time; approving work, providing feedback, attending meetings and serving as a mentor will account for 30% of your time. Translate strategic objectives into engaging visual concepts aligned with brand goals. Continuously look for ways to strengthen design systems or complete objectives in unexpected ways. Lead design execution across digital, print, motion, paid social, OOH and experiential channels. When required, direct photoshoots or provide pre‑production shot lists to ensure all required photos are captured and meet high standards. Approve various projects from a design standpoint and provide feedback. Present creative concepts to stakeholders and clearly communicate design rationale. Collaborate with designers and cross‑functional teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution. Develop and maintain brand design standards and guidelines. Foster an environment of open ideation and brainstorming while building upon ideas and work. Mentor and guide designers to foster growth and skill development. Required Qualifications 8 years of graphic design/art director experience, preferably with 1–3 years in a leadership role. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; experience with After Effects is a plus. Strong portfolio showcasing multi‑channel creative work with excellent design and typography. Photoshoot pre‑planning and on‑set art direction experience. Experience in brand‑building, including identity creation, guideline development, and multi‑channel application. Exceptional communication and conceptual skills. Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail. Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field. Working Conditions Hybrid, in office 3x per week (Mettawa and/or Chicago Loop). Compensation and Benefits The hiring range for this position is $87,800–128,750 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible toparticipatein Brunswick's comprehensive and high‑quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well‑being program, product purchase discounts and more. Details about our benefits can be found. Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact for support. For more information about EEO laws, - click here Brunswick Corporation participates in E‑Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies #J-18808-Ljbffr