Associate Creative Director–Copywriter

WHO WE ARE 

Hook is a Creative Production Agency.  With an emphasis on in-house and hands-on production, we develop world-class creative campaigns, content, and experiences for industry-leading brands such as: Google, YouTube, Nike, and NASA.

We understand that our work gets better, faster, when the people leading it are deeply involved in its craft and creation - So we build teams with individuals at all levels, and from all backgrounds, individuals who are driven to make as much as they can with their own hands.  

And while the success of our work is critical, we believe what’s most important are the people who do it and the experience they have along the way. We want clients to think of us as the most trusted agency they’ve ever worked with, and we want everyone at Hook to feel this is the best job they’ve had yet.

Check out more of what we do at byhook.com

WHAT’S AN ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT HOOK? 

Associate Creative Directors solve marketing challenges with an emphasis on client relationship building and team management. With an experienced fluency in marketing, media, production, and the internet, they address business needs by leading teams of artists and engineers through a collaborative creative process toward the goal of generating successful advertising solutions to complex marketing challenges. 

Organizationally, ACDs are fixed to brands groups where they work to build lasting relationships with clients and client products through consistent partnership and continued campaign success. The combination of gained client trust and retained brand knowledge enables them to direct individuals, teams, and campaigns from a position of earned authority. 

A great ACD is an experienced and articulate talent that has gained working experience for both art direction and copywriting, affording them the authority needed to guide clients and internal teams through the development of multiple simultaneous campaigns. They are highly collaborative, capable of inspiring great work from less experienced teams while generating trust and excitement within client relationships. They are a positive source of inspiration that is universally relied upon for creative thinking, problem solving, and mentorship 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Lead (with a very hands-on approach) 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 copywriting with strong strategic and narrative approach to creative 
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all relevant client contacts, becoming an expert on brand culture, politics, products, preferences, and expectations
• 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 both Art and Engineering staff, ensuring that concepts meet the requirements of both 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 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

• 6+ years of creative agency or production company experience working toward the creation and development of successful ad campaigns 
• An extensive portfolio of thoughtful work that successfully addresses complex marketing challenges across a range of tones and industry types 
• 2+ years of leadership experience directly managing individuals or teams 

WHAT ELSE 

Qualified applicants will include a resume, a portfolio of work and a short statement of interest that lets us learn a little more about you. 

Currently, our teams across all offices are remote until it is safe to return onsite. While this is a full-time position in our Los Angeles office, the role will ultimately support our embedded team in San Francisco. We're a close-knit group of people who love the internet and want to create phenomenal work. Company benefits include health, dental, matching 401k, paid vacation and holidays, and more. 

At Hook we value what makes everyone different, we look for the best talent no matter the background. We know that great work requires diverse perspectives which is why we strive to create a place of belonging where everyone can express who they are. Come join us!