ABOUT ARTS BONITA
Arts Bonita is a premier cultural organization in Southwest Florida, offering concerts, professional theatre productions, exhibitions, three National Fine Art Festivals, and visual and performing arts classes for all ages across a wide range of disciplines. With two campuses, more than 100,000 annual visitors, and over $250,000 invested annually in scholarships and outreach, Arts Bonita connects the community through the arts. The organization has doubled its budget over the past three years and is embarking on a major capital campaign and expansion of its Visual Arts Campus. The Creative Director will help communicate this next stage of growth.
As Arts Bonita continues to grow and embarks on a major campus expansion, we seek a talented, hands-on Creative Director to elevate our brand, tell our story, and bring the breadth and energy of our programs to life.
Only candidates who apply through Arts Bonita’s online application portal will be considered for this position.
APPLY ON ARTS BONITA PORTALCompensation includes a base salary with the opportunity for a performance-based bonus tied to mutually agreed-upon goals and measurable results.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop original creative campaigns tailored to each program’s audience and goals, working closely with the Marketing Director and program leaders.
- Strengthen Arts Bonita’s visual identity and maintain consistent brand standards across advertising, email, social media, websites, printed materials, and campus signage.
- Design and produce advertisements, brochures, season guides, class catalogs, performance programs, invitations, signage, presentations, and digital assets.
- Collaborate with Arts Bonita’s graphic designer to divide creative assignments, coordinate workloads, and maintain consistent quality.
- Develop fundraising and sponsorship materials for Off The Walls, the Arts Bonita Scholarship Classic Golf Event, donor appeals, and the capital campaign and campus expansion.
- Direct photography, video, and visual storytelling featuring artists, performers, students, faculty, patrons, and donors, including the impact of scholarships and outreach.
- Manage creative projects from concept through approval, production, and delivery, aligning deadlines with ticket launches, class registrations, advertising schedules, and events.
- Coordinate assigned creative staff, freelancers, photographers, videographers, printers, and other vendors; manage assigned production budgets.
- Prepare production-ready files, oversee printing and delivery, and ensure accuracy, proofreading, accessibility, and appropriate sponsor recognition.
- Maintain organized creative assets and use campaign results and audience feedback to refine future work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least five years of progressive experience in graphic design, art direction, or creative services, including experience leading projects or creative collaborators.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating original concepts and excellent execution across print and digital formats.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Strong knowledge of typography, layout, brand identity, digital design, and print production.
- Experience directing photography, video, and outside production partners.
- Strong communication, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate closely with the Marketing Director, program leaders, and creative colleagues and respond constructively to feedback.
- A degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in arts, culture, live entertainment, education, or nonprofit organizations preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
This full-time position works on-site across Arts Bonita’s two campuses in Bonita Springs, Florida. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required for performances, festivals, special events, and content production.
About Arts Bonita
Arts Bonita is a premier cultural organization in Southwest Florida, bringing together outstanding performances, professional theatre, and opportunities to explore and create art. Across its Visual and Performing Arts campuses, Arts Bonita offers concerts, comedy, theatre productions, exhibitions, and classes for children, teens, and adults—from painting, ceramics, glass, and sculpture to music, dance, and theatre. Its nationally recognized fine art festivals connect the community with artists from across the country.
Arts Bonita has experienced extensive growth, doubling its operating budget over the past three years while expanding programs, strengthening community partnerships, and increasing access to the arts. Now embarking on a major capital campaign to expand its campuses and enhance its creative spaces, Arts Bonita is preparing for its next chapter of artistic and educational impact.
The Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, is comprised of multiple fine art galleries and fully equipped art studios, a gift store, and beautiful sculpture gardens. A variety of classes are offered at this center, including painting, drawing, pottery, and sculpture.
The Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, is home to the 400-seat Hinman Auditorium and the 200-seat Moe Auditorium & Film Center. At this diverse center, patrons can enjoy an ongoing array of live music, theatre, comedy, film, lectures, and youth & adult classes in art, music, theatre, and dance.
Arts For All
Seeking to serve the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities, Arts Bonita offers year-round programming in visual and performing arts. We facilitate opportunities by providing artistic experiences—classes, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, performances and educational art events like our National Art Festivals. We empower by creating a platform for progress, supporting the work of artists of all ages, encouraging an inclusive dialog and promoting equality for all.
Mission
Arts Bonita is committed to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Vision Values
Our vision is fulfilled through programs in the visual and performing arts. Art builds bridges between communities, generations and nationalities. It serves as a common denominator among all economic groups and stimulates local economies. By instilling individuals with a feeling of self-worth and confidence, art encourages positive attitudes and helps people cope with change. Art can be therapeutic. It opens people's minds to new possibilities and their hearts to new understanding. A catalyst for friendships, art provides a foundation for shared experience.