Associate Creative Director, Art

We want clients to think of us as the best agency they've ever worked with, and we want everyone at Hook to feel like this is the best job they've had yet. They must have fluency in marketing, media, production, tech in the digital space, and must incorporate a collaborative creative process when generating successful advertising solutions. They are highly collaborative, capable of inspiring great work from less experienced teams while generating trust and excitement within client relationships. This is a fully remote role, but please be aware that most of the team and our client are based on the West Coast. • 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