Creative Director

Arts Bonita; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Arts Bonita is seeking a hands-on Creative Director to elevate our brand and tell our story across concerts, theatre, exhibitions, and campus programs. You will lead creative campaigns, ensure consistent brand standards, and collaborate with the Marketing Director and program leaders to align with strategic growth.

The role requires a five-plus year track record in graphic design or art direction, a strong portfolio across print and digital formats, and expert Adobe Creative Cloud skills.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in graphic design or creative services with leadership experience.
• Strong portfolio across print and digital formats.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop).
• Experience directing photography, video, and external production partners.
• Excellent communication, organization and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop original creative campaigns tailored to each program’s audience and goals.
• Strengthen visual identity and maintain brand standards across all materials.
• Design and produce ads, brochures, catalogs, programs, and digital assets.
• Collaborate with the graphic designer to divide assignments and manage workloads.
• Create fundraising materials for campaigns and donor events.
• Direct photography, video, and storytelling featuring artists and donors.
• Manage projects from concept to delivery, aligning with events and ticketing.
• Coordinate vendors and production budgets; ensure production-ready files.

Skills

Graphic design

Art direction

Project management

Creative collaboration

Education

B.A./B.S. in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

ABOUT ARTS BONITA

Arts Bonita is a premier cultural organization in Southwest Florida, offering concerts, professional theatre productions, exhibitions, three National Fine Art Festivals, and visual and performing arts classes for all ages across a wide range of disciplines. With two campuses, more than 100,000 annual visitors, and over $250,000 invested annually in scholarships and outreach, Arts Bonita connects the community through the arts. The organization has doubled its budget over the past three years and is embarking on a major capital campaign and expansion of its Visual Arts Campus. The Creative Director will help communicate this next stage of growth.

As Arts Bonita continues to grow and embarks on a major campus expansion, we seek a talented, hands-on Creative Director to elevate our brand, tell our story, and bring the breadth and energy of our programs to life.

Compensation includes a base salary with the opportunity for a performance-based bonus tied to mutually agreed-upon goals and measurable results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop original creative campaigns tailored to each program’s audience and goals, working closely with the Marketing Director and program leaders.
• Strengthen Arts Bonita’s visual identity and maintain consistent brand standards across advertising, email, social media, websites, printed materials, and campus signage.
• Design and produce advertisements, brochures, season guides, class catalogs, performance programs, invitations, signage, presentations, and digital assets.
• Collaborate with Arts Bonita’s graphic designer to divide creative assignments, coordinate workloads, and maintain consistent quality.
• Develop fundraising and sponsorship materials for Off The Walls, the Arts Bonita Scholarship Classic Golf Event, donor appeals, and the capital campaign and campus expansion.
• Direct photography, video, and visual storytelling featuring artists, performers, students, faculty, patrons, and donors, including the impact of scholarships and outreach.
• Manage creative projects from concept through approval, production, and delivery, aligning deadlines with ticket launches, class registrations, advertising schedules, and events.
• Coordinate assigned creative staff, freelancers, photographers, videographers, printers, and other vendors; manage assigned production budgets.
• Prepare production-ready files, oversee printing and delivery, and ensure accuracy, proofreading, accessibility, and appropriate sponsor recognition.
• Maintain organized creative assets and use campaign results and audience feedback to refine future work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five years of progressive experience in graphic design, art direction, or creative services, including experience leading projects or creative collaborators.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating original concepts and excellent execution across print and digital formats.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of typography, layout, brand identity, digital design, and print production.
• Experience directing photography, video, and outside production partners.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate closely with the Marketing Director, program leaders, and creative colleagues and respond constructively to feedback.
• A degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in arts, culture, live entertainment, education, or nonprofit organizations preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

This full-time position works on-site across Arts Bonita’s two campuses in Bonita Springs, Florida. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required for performances, festivals, special events, and content production.