Title: Creative Director Location: San Francisco, California, 94102, United States Department: Asian Art Museum Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Creative Director leads the visual and conceptual direction of the museum’s branding, marketing campaigns, and products, integrating design with the museum’s mission, vision, and audience engagement strategies. This critical role also serves as the primary branding designer, providing strategic creative direction and overseeing the production of print and electronic materials such as advertising campaigns, fundraising, membership, and marketing collateral, and educational materials. The successful candidate will ensure that all materials adhere to the museum’s brand guidelines; reflect high standards of creativity; and support the museum’s artistic vision and business goals. The position regularly engages with team members, vendors, visitors, volunteers, members, and colleagues in a personable and respectful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Serves as the chief steward of the museum’s brand and directs branding, marketing campaigns, and product design. - Collaborates with management and the executive team to provide input into the overall creative direction of the museum’s brand. - Conceives, designs, and produces a wide range of impactful visuals and effective campaigns across platforms. - Regularly conducts cross-departmental audits to ensure brand guidelines are being met and develop templates to facilitate adherence from various stakeholders. - Works with internal partners from other departments to understand project requirements, audience objectives, and deadlines to create materials that balance information with brand guidelines and media constraints. Additionally, this role proactively seeks opportunities to propose new projects that align with institutional priorities. - Establishes and maintains standards of creative excellence and timeliness, working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve goals. - Leads and manages the team and workflow of the Creative Department. - Supervises the writing, editing, and accuracy of copy. - Establishes and nurtures strong working relationships with museum team members, colleagues from other institutions, consultants, and vendors. - Performs other related duties as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in graphic design, user interface design, or advertising in an agency or in-house environment, with two (2) years of supervisory experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered. - Must have previous experience in managing a brand’s visual identity, as well as producing marketing and communications assets. - Must have previous experience concepting and art-directing photo and video shoots and arranging for necessary design assets (e.g. custom illustrations); should be able to balance design and typography with copy and understand the importance of messaging hierarchy. - Advanced level design skills with the ability to conceptualize creative solutions that solve project objectives. - Strong understanding of design principles, techniques, and technologies; a strong visual sense and solid understanding of the creative processes involved in creating high quality online and offline materials. - Ability to understand and internalize a brand and translate it into materials; develop creative approaches and partnerships; optimize projects to budgets, constraints, and resources; see the big picture while paying impeccable attention to detail. - Excellent project management, organizational, task prioritization, time management, meeting facilitation, decision making, and analytical skills; strong problem solving, relationship building, and client management skills. - Ability to prioritize and multitask within a deadline-driven environment. - Outstanding written and oral communications skills. - Ability to provide art direction for digital brand materials, including ads, and trailers. - Knowledge of current graphic design, photo editing, and video editing software. Motivation to learn new design tools and technologies as they become available. - Proven track record with leading and managing a department or team, mentoring team members, setting priorities for team members, directing workflow, and evaluating the work of others. - Experience working with outside vendors such as design agencies, copywriters, illustrators, photographers, and designers; including demonstrated understanding of processes and skills to be supervised. - Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player with the presence to inspire and coalesce varying points of view, sound judgment, a positive attitude, and the ability to respond well to critical feedback. - Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences and communicating with culturally diverse audiences. - Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and reporting skills. Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with museum team members across all department levels and establish and maintain effective relationships with external contacts including designers, photographers, printers, and vendors. - Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary. - Familiarity with Asian art and culture is highly desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Environment - Standard museum and office environment, including gallery spaces with variable lighting, ambient noise from public programming, and occasional exposure to art-handling or installation activities. - Occasional travel to off-site locations for meetings and events. Physical Requirements - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer. - Extended use of a computer monitor, tablet, stylus, phone, and other technology; sustained visual concentration required. - Ability to stand and move for extended periods throughout museum spaces. - Occasional lifting, carrying, or transporting materials up to 25 lbs. Schedule and Availability - Standard full-time schedule, typically Monday–Friday during core business hours. - Must be available to work on occasional evenings and weekends to support museum events and deadlines. - Ability to work up to two days per week remotely, if operational needs allow. - Occasional flexibility in the work schedule may be required to accommodate collaboration across different time zones. Cognitive and Sensory Demands - High degree of sustained concentration, creative problem-solving, and attention to detail required throughout the workday. - Must be able to manage multiple concurrent projects under deadline pressure while maintaining quality. COMPENSATION The Asian Art Museum is committed to practicing salary transparency. The minimum salary for this position is $110,000 and the maximum salary is $120,000. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity. This opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to: - Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts - Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave) - Immediate eligibility to enroll in a voluntary retirement savings program upon hire - Group Retirement Plan available after 1 year of employment with employer match - Hybrid schedule for eligible positions OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENTS At the Asian Art Museum, we are dedicated to ideating, building, and holding ourselves accountable for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion in everything we do. We strive to foster a culture of respect, belonging and inclusivity for all employees. Our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. We provide a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds. Diversity of thought and experience is essential to our mission, and we are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. WHAT'S NEXT? Apply online at https://about.asianart.org/careers/. Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the interview process. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete but may fluctuate depending on the role. Appointment is subject to completion of a thorough background check process. The Asian Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories (arrest and criminal histories) consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Role Description Associate Art Directors on the spatial team are emerging spatial designers with an exceptional creative eye, strong visual instincts, and foundational 3D design skills that we can continue to grow and foster. This person supports the development of physical brand experiences, helping translate creative concepts into mood boards, floor plans, 3D models, sourcing references, and client-facing presentation materials. They are curious, highly visual, and excited to go deep into aesthetic research, details, references, and spatial possibilities. They should be comfortable exploring ideas, clearly communicating their thinking, and collaborating closely with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Graphic Designers, Strategists, and Producers. This is a hands-on creative support role for someone who is eager to learn the full process of experiential design. The ideal candidate has taste, curiosity, momentum, and a strong desire to understand how creative ideas become physical environments. Qualifications - A portfolio of recent work showcasing spatial design thinking, 3D studies, mood boards, renderings, drawings, environmental design, interiors, architecture, scenic design, or related creative work - 1-3 years of spatial design, environmental design, interior design, architecture, scenic design, experiential, or related creative experience - A strong creative eye and emerging point of view around aesthetics, materials, composition, and physical environments - Foundational experience in one or more 3D design programs such as SketchUp, Rhino, C4D, Blender, or similar - Foundational experience with rendering tools such as Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, V-Ray, or similar - Ability to use Photoshop and Illustrator - Familiarity with Figma and Google Workspace - Strong visual research and mood boarding skills - Clear written and verbal communication skills - A collaborative, curious, and proactive approach to creative work - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities - A proactive, organized, get-it-done mindset, with a strong desire to keep learning. Requirements - Assist in the development of floor plans, furniture layouts, spatial diagrams, and basic elevations - Support 3D design development for activations, events, environments, and brand experiences - Create and refine mood boards that express look, feel, tone, materiality, and spatial direction - Source furniture, decor, materials, finishes, and visual references - Help generate client-facing slides that support creative concepts and spatial ideas - Support the team onsite, monitoring builds, styling, and bringing the space to life - Participate in brainstorms, concept development, and team ideation sessions - Explore aesthetic references and creative directions that help push the work beyond the expected - Support Art Directors and Creative Directors in translating concepts into clear visual deliverables - Assist with renderings, drawings, presentation assets, and design documentation as needed - Collaborate with strategy, production, graphic design, and creative leads - Help organize creative assets, references, and working files throughout the life of a project Benefits - Temporary position with potential for contract extension or conversion - A collaborative, inclusive and enthusiastic team - Flexibility in work schedules Physical Requirements Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.

Role Description Associate Art Directors on the spatial team are emerging spatial designers with an exceptional creative eye, strong visual instincts, and foundational 3D design skills that we can continue to grow and foster. This person supports the development of physical brand experiences, helping translate creative concepts into mood boards, floor plans, 3D models, sourcing references, and client-facing presentation materials. They are curious, highly visual, and excited to go deep into aesthetic research, details, references, and spatial possibilities. They should be comfortable exploring ideas, clearly communicating their thinking, and collaborating closely with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Graphic Designers, Strategists, and Producers. This is a hands-on creative support role for someone who is eager to learn the full process of experiential design. The ideal candidate has taste, curiosity, momentum, and a strong desire to understand how creative ideas become physical environments. Qualifications - A portfolio of recent work showcasing spatial design thinking, 3D studies, mood boards, renderings, drawings, environmental design, interiors, architecture, scenic design, or related creative work - 1-3 years of spatial design, environmental design, interior design, architecture, scenic design, experiential, or related creative experience - A strong creative eye and emerging point of view around aesthetics, materials, composition, and physical environments - Foundational experience in one or more 3D design programs such as SketchUp, Rhino, C4D, Blender, or similar - Foundational experience with rendering tools such as Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, V-Ray, or similar - Ability to use Photoshop and Illustrator - Familiarity with Figma and Google Workspace - Strong visual research and mood boarding skills - Clear written and verbal communication skills - A collaborative, curious, and proactive approach to creative work - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities - A proactive, organized, get-it-done mindset, with a strong desire to keep learning. Requirements - Assist in the development of floor plans, furniture layouts, spatial diagrams, and basic elevations - Support 3D design development for activations, events, environments, and brand experiences - Create and refine mood boards that express look, feel, tone, materiality, and spatial direction - Source furniture, decor, materials, finishes, and visual references - Help generate client-facing slides that support creative concepts and spatial ideas - Support the team onsite, monitoring builds, styling, and bringing the space to life - Participate in brainstorms, concept development, and team ideation sessions - Explore aesthetic references and creative directions that help push the work beyond the expected - Support Art Directors and Creative Directors in translating concepts into clear visual deliverables - Assist with renderings, drawings, presentation assets, and design documentation as needed - Collaborate with strategy, production, graphic design, and creative leads. - Help organize creative assets, references, and working files throughout the life of a project Benefits - Temporary position with potential for contract extension or conversion - A collaborative, inclusive and enthusiastic team - Flexibility in work schedules Company Description MAS creates bold experiences for brands that make audiences feel something MORE. We are an award-winning experiential agency driven by people who care deeply about the work and the impact it creates. We design immersive environments, live moments, and digitally integrated experiences that challenge brands to move beyond the expected. Our culture is rooted in curiosity, conviction, and a willingness to take the right risks. We believe the most powerful experiences resonate emotionally and deliver measurable business results.

Role Description Abilene Christian University Dallas is seeking a visionary Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the redesign of our online Art curriculum. At ACU, we believe that creativity is a reflection of the Creator. We are looking for an expert who can combine rigorous artistic scholarship with a profound ability to integrate Christian faith into the learning experience. As an SME, you will collaborate with our Instructional Design team to transform foundational art concepts into a dynamic, spiritually enriched online journey for our students. Key Responsibilities - Curriculum Redesign: Develop high-quality course content, including lectures, assignments, and assessments that meet current industry and academic standards. - Faith Integration: Authentically weave Christian perspectives and biblical themes into the study of art, aesthetics, and practice. - Multimedia Collaboration: Work with instructional designers to select or create engaging digital resources, such as video demonstrations and interactive galleries. - Quality Assurance: Ensure all course materials align with ACU’s mission and meet rigorous accreditation requirements. Qualifications - A Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), or Doctorate in Art, Art History, or a closely related field. - A proven track record of teaching at the collegiate level. - Direct experience teaching in an online environment (LMS experience like Canvas is preferred). - A committed, practicing Christian who is an active member of a local church and is passionate about the intersection of faith and the arts. Preferred Skills - Demonstrated success in curriculum development or course design. - Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex artistic theories to a diverse student body. - Knowledge of contemporary trends in the global art market and digital media. How to Apply Please submit your CV, a Statement of Faith, and a brief Portfolio or Teaching Philosophy that highlights your experience with faith-based education through our ACU Careers portal. Equal Opportunity Employer ACU Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, or national origin, within the context of the University’s theological mission and Christian identity. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.