Senior Art Director (contract or full time)

Cooler Screens was founded on the core idea that consumers deserve a far better experience than what is available today in brick-and-mortar retail. We call this concept Consumer Experience (“CX”) and it guides all that we do.  We have begun the CX journey by bringing what consumers love about shopping on-line to the frozen and refrigerated food aisle.

Cooler Screens is re-imagining the business of brick-and-mortar retail for retailers and brands.  We are transforming retail cooler surfaces into IoT enabled screens that deliver new marketing opportunities and smart merchandising for the ultimate shopper experience. Cooler Screens is building the world’s first and largest in-store digital media and edge computing platform at the retail point-of-sale.

Cooler Screens is powered by proprietary innovation and a global network of industry-leading partners.  Global technology, CPG, and retail leaders have partnered with Cooler Screens to be part of this important and rapidly growing industry initiative.   We are backed and led by some of the most prominent Silicon Valley and Chicago leaders, advisers, and investors.  

As the Senior Art Director – Product, you will be responsible for working with conceptual ideas and creating integrated, cohesive creative solutions.  You will consistently execute refined designs in digital and video mediums. You are an idea machine, comfortable with a blank page and generating solutions, both independently and collaboratively.

If you’re looking to get on the ground floor of the next digital revolution and Chicago tech success story – this opportunity may be for you.

Who You Are And What You Will Do:

• You are both a strategic thinker and a capable doer
• You are hands-on, and comfortable working on a wide range of project types 
• Must be able to present and share best practices
• You are comfortable working within established brand guidelines while continuing to find new and interesting ways to express the brand within those guidelines
• Must understand and defend the importance of brand consistency
• Must be a consistent, accountable team player who leads by positive example ensuring solid chemistry, and has zero ego or attitude 
• Requires a driven work ethic, a responsibility to the brand, and a desire to contribute to the collaborative culture at Cooler Screens
• Must have a passion for creative innovation, and a demonstrated ability to drive new ideas and bring in new concepts or methodologies and/or efficiencies
• You have experience in supporting digital and/or other media businesses
• You can work both independently and collaborate as a teammate
• You are comfortable and have a track record working in fast paced environments (Start-up experience is helpful)
• You are passionate about building something from scratch and thrive operating in unchartered territory

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience in design, advertising, or a related industry
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects
• An established portfolio of elevated creative concepts demonstrating expertise in a range of creative mediums and large integrated campaigns
• Previous experience in digital, video, rich media, motion, photography art direction, emerging media, and other creative and communications disciplines required, including audio/sound
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once
• You are a skilled communicator
• Excellent organization skills with a keen eye to detail
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills and you don’t get discouraged if the answer isn’t readily available

Cooler Perks   

For the right candidate, we have a competitive compensation and ownership package with an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off, and many other perks.  Come join our fast-growing team.  This position is fully remote. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, native origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.