[Hiring] Creative Director @Hovercraft

Role Description

We are looking for a proven leader with extensive experience executing high quality work at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. You understand how to tell a brand narrative story in a variety of mediums:

• Interactive installations
• Spatial environments
• Brand stunts
• Digital experiences
• Animation graphics

You lead by example and drive projects forward by rolling up your sleeves and actively participating in their development while maintaining a strong awareness of the big picture. You have a keen sense for spaces & places, and know how to marry design and technology in the real world. You have a discerning eye, a strong creative instinct, and the ability to instill confidence in those around you.

What You’ll Do

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to execute high-level creative vision across a variety of projects from conception to installation.
• Set and lead concept development across campaigns and carve out space for your team to refine big ideas.
• Manage client relationships and expectations, serving as a reliable source of information for project status and creative resources.
• Develop a deep understanding of your design team’s capabilities and strengths in order to actively participate in the development of resourcing plans and general utilization of the creative team.
• Manage teams of 4-8 people across multiple quick-moving projects.
• Lead the strategic development of client assignments and new business opportunities. Develop and lead pitches to high-profile clients as needed.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends and emerging tech, so the work stays sharp and forward-thinking.
• Collaborate closely with production, technology and animation teams to help ensure that projects reach their full potential and are executed on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a creative role within an agency or design studio.
• 3+ years experience in a leadership position.
• A well-rounded designer with a strong foundation of design principles.
• Strong conceptual thinker with proven experience designing around loose briefs in a variety of 3D mediums.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven track record of excellent time management and organization skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and collaboration software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Slack.

Requirements

• Someone with an unrelenting standard of quality across everything they touch.
• Ability to nurture open and effective lines of communication internally and with clients.
• Understanding the importance of close collaboration in a remote environment.

Benefits

• The pay for this position starts at $75 hourly.
• Hourly rate is determined by a combination of factors that include qualifications, applicable skills, relevant experience and other budgetary considerations such as location/geography.
• Hovercraft is a remote-first company, working primarily on Pacific and Mountain time.
• You must be eligible to work in the US as a 1099 contractor.

Recruitment Notice

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