Hovercraft is a dynamic and innovative creative design firm that partners with brands to craft compelling experiences through design, strategy, and technology. We specialize in creating standout visuals, interactive digital content, and impactful branding solutions that push the boundaries of creativity.
Hovercraft is looking for an Associate Creative Director to lead conceptual and design duties for our Experience Team. The ideal candidate has strong creative instinct, refined leadership skills and is as comfortable in front of clients as they are in front of a virtual white board. You can push the boundaries of what’s possible while giving clients the confidence that our vision and recommendations will be successful.
ACDs at Hovercraft lead by example and drive projects forward by rolling up their sleeves and actively participating in their development. Days will be spent working closely with, and leading your design team to conceptualize and develop digitally-driven projects ranging from immersive environments, progressive UI, augmented reality, and 3D brand animations.
This role requires a deep knowledge of progressive experience design principles, emerging technologies and the production techniques, and implications, of your ideas. As the creative lead, you will advocate for the design team by working closely with production, development, and animation leads in our Experience group to help ensure that projects reach their full potential and are executed on time and on budget.
The total average salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications assessed during the interview process (such as skills and prior industry experience, potential impact), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified.
Hovercraft is a remote-first company. Anyone/anywhere in the United States is encouraged to apply.
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