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Art Director at Whirlpool

Art Director

Whirlpool · Chicago, IL, US

6 days ago

Art Director

Whirlpool · Chicago, IL, US

6 days ago
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About the Role

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst Brand Creative (Art Director) for WoW Studios, our in-house creative agency. This role focuses on developing highly conceptual, visually compelling campaigns and experiences that drive results and build brands, ensuring brand consistency across the consumer journey.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with a copywriter to develop innovative, creative solutions to complex brand challenges.
  • Apply a strategic understanding of business goals, brand foundations, and target audiences to inform creative decisions.
  • Translate complex briefs into clear concepts and polished deliverables across the consumer journey.
  • Art direct highly conceptual campaigns and experiences across print, digital, social, experiential, in-store, and film.
  • Create visually sophisticated designs, layouts, and graphics that reflect each brand's voice, values, and identity.
  • Direct photo and video shoots, partnering with directors, photographers, animators, and production teams.
  • Oversee the development of assets, working with designers, editors, and other production partners.
  • Partner with strategy, project manager, production, and design teams to deliver projects on time and uphold brand standards.
  • Incorporate feedback from project leadership with a self-critical approach.
  • Work with cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure the original creative ambition stays intact.
  • Manage time, deadlines, and goals independently.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of agency or in-house experience crafting digital and integrated campaigns for national or global brands
  • A portfolio showcasing art direction experience across multiple channels (print, film, digital, social, and/or experiential) is required.

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • AI tools
  • Figma

Location

  • WoW Studios Chicago
  • Benton Harbor, MI

Work Type

  • Onsite
  • Always On Flexibility
  • Two-Week Work from Anywhere

Experience Level

  • Senior Analyst
  • 3+ years of experience

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, visual communication or fine arts (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

  • $58,050 - $116,100 + Annual Bonus

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package
  • Whirlpool employee discount
  • Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
  • Kitchenettes
  • Beautiful, recently renovated office space (Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor)
  • Free coffee (Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor)
  • Biking/walking trails (Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor)
  • Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor, depending upon availability - additional costs required)
  • Industry-leading time-off benefits
  • Always On Flexibility
  • Two-Week Work from Anywhere
  • Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service

About the Company

  • Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company, driving meaningful innovation through its iconic brand portfolio.
  • The company is the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances.
  • Reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales in 2025.
  • Has approximately 41,000 employees and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.
  • WoW Studios is headquartered in the historic Reid Murdoch Building at the edge of Chicago's Riverwalk, with a presence at Whirlpool's Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI.

Equal Opportunity

  • Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.