Associate Creative Director, Art

Summary

Join Hook, an award-winning creative content agency, as an Associate Creative Director, Art. In this fully remote role (with a West Coast focus), you will lead the development of insightful creative concepts and their production, exceeding client expectations. You will build and maintain strong client relationships, collaborate with design and motion teams, and partner with a copy ACD to create compelling storytelling across media. This position requires a deep understanding of visual design and art direction, particularly for social and digital projects. You will mentor junior staff and promote a positive creative culture. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• 8+ years of creative agency or production company experience working toward the creation and development of successful ad campaigns
• 2+ years of leadership experience directly managing individuals or teams
• Hands-on design experience is a must. This person will be expected to step in on the design side of things when needed and be able to give pixel perfect design feedback to other members of the team
• Showcase a strong portfolio that demonstrates your ability to solve complex marketing challenges with diverse tones and for various industries, especially with digital and social-first projects. Broadcast experience is a plus
• Deep understanding of how UI features define the product experience and their impact on users
• Understanding of the ever-so-changing AI landscape
• Willingness to travel occasionally for video shoots and other events (estimated at less than 10% of the year). Overnight travel may be expected
• Ability to work around Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Responsibilities

• With a very hands-on approach, lead the development of insightfully driven creative concepts and their production to the point of exceeding client expectations
• This particular position requires a deep emphasis on Visual Design and Art Direction, especially while concepting and producing for social and digital projects or campaigns without the use of large budgets
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all relevant client contacts, becoming an expert on brand culture, politics, products, preferences, and expectations
• Work closely with Design and Motion teams to create optimal processes resulting in excellent craft forward work
• Be a clear and effective communicator to the team and trusted partner to the production team
• Partner with an ACD, Copy and create inspiring work that drives storytelling across media
• Lead the development and presentation of pitch materials for all major and complex campaigns associated with a brand or brand group
• Ensure the highest possible quality of all strategic, creative, and design deliverables within the scope of one or more brand relationships
• Elevate overall work quality by setting increasingly high standards and articulating ambitious creative opportunities (without sacrificing baseline deliverable requirements)
• Maintain a positive relationship with Art, Copywriting, Motion and Production staff, ensuring that concepts meet the requirements of all departments
• Mentor and support junior creative staff toward the goal of accelerating skill progression through a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Promote a positive creative culture through teamwork and leading by example

Preferred Qualifications

• Bonus points if you also have hands on brand design and/or motion design experience
• Ability to come up with big idea thinking promoting tech services and products is a plus
• Experience working with tech or well recognized domestic or international brands is a plus

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Matching 401k
• Paid vacation and holidays