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Stark Enterprises

Graphic Designer

Cleveland, OH · Hybrid

Exempt, Full-Time * Location: Cleveland, Ohio HQ (Hybrid role) * Travel: Up-to 5% * Reports To: Creative Director * Direct Reports: N/A * Required to work minimum of 2 weekends of events per year ...

Stark Enterprises

Graphic Designer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Exempt, Full-Time * Location: Cleveland, Ohio HQ (Hybrid role) * Travel: Up-to 5% * Reports To: Creative Director * Direct Reports: N/A * Required to work minimum of 2 weekends of events per year ...

Gardant

Executive Director

Columbus, OH · On-site

We are seeking an Executive Director to lead our lease-up from the ground up: Green Oaks of Canal ... Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)

Certified Angus Beef

Senior Copywriter

Wooster, OH · On-site

The Senior Copywriter position reports into our Creative Director. * Serve as the lead writer for ... We pay 90% of full-time employee health insurance. We also provide dental and vision coverage and ...

Certified Angus Beef

Senior Copywriter

Wooster, OH · On-site

The Senior Copywriter position reports into our Creative Director. * Serve as the lead writer for ... We pay 90% of full-time employee health insurance. We also provide dental and vision coverage and ...

Certified Angus Beef

Senior Copywriter

Wooster, OH · On-site

The Senior Copywriter position reports into our Creative Director. * Serve as the lead writer for ... We pay 90% of full-time employee health insurance. We also provide dental and vision coverage and ...

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What does a full time creative director do?

A Full Time Creative Director oversees the creative vision and direction of projects within an organization, such as advertising campaigns, branding initiatives, or product designs. They lead creative teams, collaborate with clients or stakeholders, and ensure that all visual and messaging elements align with the company’s goals and brand identity. Their responsibilities often include developing concepts, reviewing and approving content, and mentoring other creative professionals. Creative Directors play a key role in shaping the overall aesthetic and tone of a company’s output.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time creative director?

To thrive as a Full Time Creative Director, you need a strong background in visual design, branding, and creative strategy, often supported by a degree in design, marketing, or a related field. Expertise in design software like Adobe Creative Suite, project management tools, and experience leading creative teams are typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills make someone stand out in this position. These abilities are crucial for inspiring teams, delivering innovative campaigns, and ensuring alignment with client or organizational goals.

How does a creative director typically collaborate with other departments to execute large-scale campaigns?

As a Creative Director, collaboration with departments such as marketing, product, and sales is integral to campaign success. You'll regularly participate in cross-functional meetings to align creative strategies with business objectives, provide creative guidance to designers and copywriters, and ensure that visual and messaging elements are cohesive across all channels. Effective communication and a strong understanding of each department's priorities help streamline the creative process and achieve impactful results. This collaborative environment not only enhances the campaign's effectiveness but also fosters professional growth through exposure to diverse perspectives and expertise.

What is the difference between Full Time Creative Director vs Full Time Art Director?

AspectFull Time Creative DirectorFull Time Art Director
ResponsibilitiesOversees overall creative vision, brand strategy, and manages creative teamsExecutes visual concepts, manages design projects, and collaborates with creative teams
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in design, marketing, or related field; extensive portfolioDesign or art degree; strong portfolio; relevant experience
Work EnvironmentCreative agencies, advertising firms, corporate marketing departmentsDesign studios, advertising agencies, media companies
Industry UsageHigh-level leadership in branding and marketingVisual and graphic design execution

The main difference is that a Full Time Creative Director focuses on the overall creative vision and strategic leadership, while a Full Time Art Director handles the execution of visual concepts and design projects. Both roles require strong creative credentials and often work in similar environments, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

Is there a demand for full time creative directors?

Full-time creative directors are in steady demand across industries such as advertising, media, and entertainment, as companies seek experienced professionals to lead branding and visual strategies. The role often requires strong leadership, creative skills, and familiarity with design tools, with employment prospects generally stable due to ongoing marketing and branding needs.

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Tom and Betsy Brady Creative Director for the Glass Pavilion

Toledo Museum of Art

Toledo, OH

$106K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Tom and Betsy Brady Creative Director for the Glass Pavilion
Department: Administration
Reports to: Chief Culture amp; Brand Experience Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Compensation: $106,000.00 - $125,000.00
Deadline to Apply: 12:00pm Eastern on September 11, 2026
Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. Thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge.
The Glass Pavilion, opened in 2006 and SANAA’s first building in the United States, is a 74,000 square-foot, internationally recognized space being reimagined as a research laboratory for the future of museology and audience engagement. It houses world-renowned glassmaking studios, a study collection of glass, programming spaces, and several galleries that can be flexibly and dynamically used, without restriction.
At the Toledo Museum of Art, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission of integrating art into the lives of people and our commitment to cultivating an organizational culture where every individual feels valued, inspired, respected, and empowered. We believe fostering such a culture requires everyone to work daily at positively enhancing the experience of our team members.
SUMMARY
The Tom amp; Betsy Brady Creative Director for the Glass Pavilion serves as the senior leader responsible for activating the Glass Pavilion as a laboratory for museum innovation, public engagement, and interdisciplinary creativity. Operating with significant autonomy under the Toledo Museum of Art's strategic framework, this role develops and tests new approaches to programming, community engagement, technology, learning, and audience participation. The Creative Director serves as both a public ambassador and organizational catalyst, advancing TMA's vision by exploring what museums can and should become in the 21st century.
The role will have strategic and programmatic oversight for the renowned Glass Pavilion. Structured around two state-of-the-art hot shops, the Creative Director will have the responsibility to develop seasonal, themed programming for five galleries totaling approximately 12,000 square feet as well as the Pavilion’s outdoor spaces. Activations could be curatorial, educational, outreach-oriented, or some combination thereof; they could be digital or analog; there are no restrictions on use or conception except that programs are intended to be experiential, experimental, and encourage repeat visitation.
The Creative Director will pull in resources from across the institution as needed for each season’s engagements rather than having direct reports. Managing through influence and leading with a compelling vision are prerequisites for success.
TMA strives to be the model art museum in the United States for its commitment to quality and its culture of belonging. Working in close partnership with enterprise leaders across curatorial, education, development, and marketing, the Brady Director ensures that the Glass Pavilion advances this vision, intentionally taking calculated risks and experimenting with programming, community engagement, and the very idea of what a museum can and should be in the 21st century.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Vision, Innovation amp; Institutional Leadership
  • Establish a long-term vision for the Glass Pavilion as a national model for museum experimentation and public engagement.
  • Serve as a catalyst for innovation, piloting new ideas, partnerships, technologies, and experiences.
  • Adapt successful initiatives for integration across the organization.
Site Leadership amp; Strategy
  • Translate TMA’s institutional strategy into a clear, compelling, and actionable vision for the Glass Pavilion experience.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities while tailoring execution to the Glass Pavilion’s unique audience, program model, and physical environment.
  • Serve as the primary ambassador for the Glass Pavilion within the community and field.
Technology amp; Experience Design
  • Identify and implement emerging technologies that enhance visitor engagement, interpretation, learning, and community participation.
  • Collaborate across departments and with external partners to develop interdisciplinary initiatives that connect art, technology, creativity, and lifelong learning.
  • Evaluate programs through data-informed decision making and audience feedback.
Visitor Experience amp; Public Engagement
  • Champion a high-quality, welcoming, and accessible visitor experience that reflects TMA’s standards of excellence and belonging.
  • Collaborate with Visitor Services, Retail, and Protective Services to ensure friendly and welcoming engagement by public-facing staff.
  • Partner with Education and Curatorial teams to activate the Glass Pavilion through demonstrations, classes, exhibitions, and interpretive experiences.
Growth amp; Management
  • Drive earned revenue through retail, programs, classes, facility utilization, and other service lines.
  • Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and sustainability in operations.
  • Oversee the coordination of the facilities, including the unique needs of hot shop operations and public spaces.
Team Leadership amp; Culture
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships with departments across the museum, exercising influence to align multiple stakeholders.
  • Foster collaboration and inspire investment from colleagues across the organization.
  • Offer clear, proactive communication and systematic project management to ensure coordination across a matrixed workforce.
Programming amp; Activation
  • Oversee the execution (not sole creation) of innovative and engaging programming that highlights glassmaking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Develop a multi-year programming plan, with season themes developed in conjunction with the activities scheduled in the Green Building, Peristyle and Woodruff Buildings.
  • Support artist residencies, demonstrations, and special events that enhance TMA’s reputation and audience engagement.
External Relations amp; Advancement Support
  • Partner with the Development team to support donor engagement, sponsorship opportunities, and funding initiatives specific to the Glass Pavilion.
  • Build and maintain relationships with artists, collectors, community partners, and industry leaders.
  • Represent the Glass Pavilion and TMA in external forums, events, and collaborations.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • A bachelor’s degree is required, with a preferred concentration in arts administration, museum studies, theater, performing arts, visual arts, art history or a related field.
  • 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience leading innovative cultural, educational, civic, academic, or creative organizations in a museum, cultural institution, or comparable visitor-focused organization.
  • Experience managing operations, teams and budgets in a complex, public-facing environment.
  • Demonstrated success in launching new programs, partnerships, or audience engagement initiatives driving audience engagement and earned revenue.
RELATIONSHIPS amp; WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Reports to the Chief Culture amp; Brand Experience Officer and matrixed to the President amp; CEO
  • Work in close partnership with curatorial, education, marketing, development, and operations teams across TMA.
  • Driver of entrepreneurial thinking and strategic innovation.
  • Comfortable leading and operating in ambiguous and evolving environments.
  • Requires regular on-site presence, including evenings and weekends in alignment with public programming and events.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES
  • Strong knowledge in and passion for contemporary art across disciplines, with a preferred interest in glass as a medium.
  • Passion for and experience creating exceptional visitor experiences.
  • Strong operational and business acumen with the ability to manage a defined unit within a larger institution.
  • Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization (critical given the position’s shared services model).
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience balancing creative programming with operational execution.
  • High energy with demonstrated presentation skills, enabling the engagement of diverse audiences and advocacy for the role of experiential programming in a museum setting.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for programming.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standard open office work environment shared with co-workers, with related phone, computer, and printer noise. Position requires the ability to operate a computer and other office productivity software/equipment and audio/visual equipment such as a copy machine, printer and phone and sound systems. Hours may include some evenings and/or weekends as necessary.
BENEFITS
  • 25 Days of Paid Time Off Annually
  • 6 Paid Holidays Annually
  • 2 Floating Holidays Annually
  • 3 Paid Volunteer Days Annually
  • Birthday Paid Day Off
  • Medical, Dental, amp; Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with the Option to Direct Eligible Employer Matching Contributions Toward Qualified Student Loan Payments
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Term Life and AD amp;D Insurance Plans
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance

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