Art Director

Position at Parts Town

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

The Art Director is responsible for concepting, designing and executing creative across a diverse portfolio of brands and channels. You will partner closely with Marketing to ensure consistent, compelling storytelling across a wide range of diverse brands. You will oversee internal & external campaigns, develop compelling creative for customer engagement, campaigns, events, brand initiatives, and internal communications. If you have an exceptional creative vision, technical expertise, and proven ability to lead in complex B2B and B2C environments, we want to talk to you!

A Typical Day

• Conceptualize, design, and execute creative concepts for campaigns, digital content, video, print, trade shows and more.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure brand consistencyfor the entire portfolio of brands within the organization.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines and feedback streams in a fast-paced environment with varying priorities.
• Foster and grow brand design culture through enabling world-class design.
• Present creative concepts and strategy confidently to leaders and internal partners.
• Provide innovative solutions to meet campaign objectives, while leveraging AI and modern tools to optimize workflows and enhance content creation.

To Land This Opportunity

• You have 6+ years of experience at a top creative agency or in-house at a global brand (a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic/Art & Designis strongly preferred).
• You have a strong portfolio showcasing brand-building, digital and cross-channel creative work.
• You are detail oriented and passionate about your craft (as far as you’re concerned, anything worth doing should be done right).
• You have high emotional intelligence and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Master of timelines and to-do lists, keeping projects moving, brands aligned and creative flowing – no matter how many plates are spinning.
• You can think big and execute across various mediums.
• You are naturally curious, have a cultural awareness, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
• You are comfortable using generative AI tools for ideation, research and content creation (experience with ChatGPT, Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney is a plus!)
• You have fantastic communication skills & you’re proficient in English (verbal and written).
• You have a quality, high-speed internet connection at home.

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported.   We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $81,841.54 – $122,260.82 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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