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Experiential Art Director at Ironworks - Caterpillar

98K–146K
Onsite · Chicago, Illinois
Posted August 8, 2026
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Overview

Join Caterpillar Inc. as an Experiential Art Director to shape immersive brand experiences worldwide. This role blends interior design graphic design and experiential art to create memorable spaces and events. You will lead environmental and interior graphic design drive multimedia content and oversee project execution from concept to show day.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Design immersive on-brand environments and experiences from permanent interiors to live activations
  • 2Lead environmental and interior graphic design including signage wayfinding murals and dimensional elements
  • 3Shape full journey through spaces using form function materials and moments to tell stories
  • 4Develop multimedia content for video walls and inside experiences
  • 5Partner with architects fabricators and production teams to ensure installations shine
  • 6Translate designs into print ready files and own comprehensive design build plans
  • 7Travel to sites to art-direct execution and verify finished spaces match vision
  • 8Present thinking clearly and manage multiple complex projects under tight timelines
  • 9Collaborate with creative peers account partners and clients
  • 10Maintain high creative standards and detail orientation
  • 11Foster collaborative culture within creative and cross-functional teams

Requirements18

  • 1Customer Focus: Prioritize customer needs and satisfaction in all business decisions
  • 2Collaborating: Skilled in working constructively with diverse individuals and groups
  • 3Creativity: Apply creative approaches to promote original thinking across business situations
  • 4Relationship Management: Build and maintain healthy professional relationships
  • 5Vendor/Supplier Management: Effectively manage external provider relationships
  • 6Promotion and Marketing Communications: Understand various promotional and marketing techniques
  • 7Strong creative point of view with conceptual thinking abilities
  • 8Real range across disciplines including environmental interior and experiential design
  • 9Fluency in brand voice and visual identity development
  • 10Comfortable working with architects fabricators and production partners
  • 11Sharp communication and presentation skills to explain design rationale
  • 12Collaborative low-ego approach that elevates others
  • 13Deep command of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office
  • 14Portfolio demonstrating range and craft in environmental interior and experiential work
  • 15Hands-on art direction or senior-level design experience
  • 16Experience designing for large-format digital video walls or in-space multimedia
  • 17Bachelor's degree in design or related field
  • 18Track record thriving in fast-paced deadline driven environments

Salary Insight

$98 - $146k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationChicago, Illinois

Required Skills

Adobe Creative CloudMicrosoft OfficeEnvironmental graphicsInterior graphicsSpatial designExperiential designBrand fluencyPresentation skillsCollaborationVendor management
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