Hook · 22 minutes ago
Associate Design Director (DC)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHook is a Creative Production Agency focused on developing creative campaigns and content for well-known brands. They are seeking a hands-on Associate Design Director to lead design projects, manage teams, and ensure high-quality design work that meets client expectations.
InternetiOSSoftwareWeb Design
Responsibilities
Demonstrate a working mastery of visual design and brand systems
Execute and manage original, persuasive, conceptual and visually compelling design work with an expertise in layout, typography, and brand identity design
Lead projects with a focus on complex brand campaigns and storytelling through motion design. Expertise in communicating brand narratives through storyboards and styleframes
Inspire and provide mentorship to design staff toward the goal of accelerating skill progression through a culture of collaboration, experimentation and knowledge sharing
Fluently speak the language of design with both clients and creatives enabling effective feedback and direction
Demonstrate emotional intelligence in all meetings and communications
Work closely with internal staff to ensure design work exceeds client expectations
Maintain and promote an internal awareness of industry design references and standards with a strong focus on processes and tools
Cultivate a sense of ownership that elevates the standards and quality of all work achieved by the designers
Partner with motion leads to streamline processes to create optimal and efficient working environments for the whole team
Demonstrate an ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time while maintaining clear vision of priorities, overseeing a team of designers and making sure everything is pixel perfect before facing the client
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience working in an advertising agency and/or recognized brand
Demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship in design, with experience working on design solutions for brand development
Have outstanding communication and presentation skills
Imaginative, collaborative, conceptual and curious
Have an optimistic outlook toward client revisions, knowing when and how to offer opportunities to push boundaries creatively
Generate and maintain enthusiasm for ideas within the agency as they move from concept to execution
Be a master of Photoshop and Illustrator, fluent in Figma, as well as emerging interactive design trends (knowledge of AI image gen tools, Prototyping, Webflow, After Effects and Blender or Cinema 4d a plus)
Have an enthusiasm for team leadership and mentorship
While this role will not be asked to manage anyone in the short-term, there will be potential for direct reports long-term. Must have an interest in eventually growing into a people manager
Preferred
While prior experience working directly with tech brands is not a mandatory requirement, it is certainly considered a valuable asset and a significant advantage for potential candidates
Benefits
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Company
Hook
We’re Hook—an award-winning creative content agency.
51-200 employees
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