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Art Director
- Caterpillar, Inc. (Peoria, IL)
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Career Area:
Marketing
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary:
Ironworks, the in-house creative agency for Caterpillar Inc. is looking to fill an Art Director role within the agency. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and collaborative individual who possesses a unique and well-rounded creative skill set with a proven track record for conceptual development, strategic thinking, and an eye for world-class design and execution. These individuals carry previous in-house or external agency experience which guides their ability to create and confidently express compelling ideas which influence internal teams and cross-functional departments.
If being a “doer”, “creator”, and “influencer” sounds like you, and you have a killer portfolio that showcases your experience designing (or leading design) across various media types including print, social/digital, broadcast, out of home, and experiential… we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do:
+ Consistently demonstrates exceptional problem-solving, conceptual development, and graphic-design skills.
+ Exercises independent decision-making and creative judgement without oversight in the development of creative concepts and project development.
+ Self-motivated and collaborative spirit with the ability to positively influence and communicate with colleagues, team members, and clients.
+ Reviews work and provides objective feedback to creative team members including Graphic Specialists, Graphic Designers, Production Designers, and creative members within the photo and video team.
+ Leads, communicates, and effectively presents concepts and ideas internally to teams as well as externally to clients during meetings and presentations.
+ Possesses expertise in brand development, including a strong understanding of how to incorporate the brand throughout all aspects of the work.
+ Ability to work and guide others under pressure, maintaining quality and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
+ Supports the Creative Director and a team of writers, graphic designers, web developers, photographers, and videographers with development of concepts, strategies and create cutting-edge, targeted communications.
+ Effective in translating business partner needs into smart, measurable, creative strategies.
+ Contributes strategic ideas and innovative thinking that support business objectives.
+ Plays an active role to help lead strategic brainstorming sessions.
+ Provides art direction and mentorship to junior designers, copywriters, and other members of the creative team to influence a culture of creativity, collaboration and high-quality
What You Will Have:
**Customer Focus:** Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
**Collaborating:** Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
**Creativity:** Knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations.
**Effective Communications:** Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
**Relationship Management:** Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
**Vendor/Supplier Management:** Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants and suppliers).
**Promotion and Marketing Communications:** Knowledge of different promotional and marketing communication techniques; ability to use different marketing channels and tools in combination to focus on how a business communicates a message to the market.
Considerations For Top Candidates:
+ Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent working experience
+ Hands-on art direction or senior level design experience in an agency or in-house creative team
+ Experience leading the design of projects from concept to completion
+ Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) (ex. Of experience would include laying out documents in InDesign, knowing the ins and outs of Illustrator and Photoshop)
+ Ability to provide clear and timely art direction and objective feedback to individuals and teams both internally and externally
+ Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
+ Must be able to present a portfolio of work that displays a range of designs and creative executions that highlight conceptual thinking
What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
Additional Information:
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About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
+ 401(k) savings plans*
+ Health Savings Account (HSA)*
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
+ Health Lifestyle Programs*
+ Employee Assistance Program*
+ Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
+ Career Development*
+ Incentive bonus*
+ Disability benefits
+ Life Insurance
+ Parental leave
+ Adoption benefits
+ Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
May 15, 2025 - May 23, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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