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Hook is seeking a hands-on Associate Design Director to join one of our west coast teams. Associate Design Directors are experienced leaders who expertly use design to exceed client goals, while working within the guard rails of existing brand marketing strategies. They operate alongside creative and motion teams, providing a client-facing fluency in visual languages, to produce industry-leading advertising content for both static and animated mediums.
Job Responsibility:
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
Inspire and provide mentorship to design staff
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
Cultivate a sense of ownership that elevates the standards and quality of all work
Partner with motion leads to streamline processes
Demonstrate an ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time
Requirements:
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
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
Must have an interest in eventually growing into a people manager
Nice to have:
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
What we offer:
health, dental, matching 401k, paid vacation and holidays