Art Director

About the position

As an Art Director at Hover, you'll be instrumental in bringing our brand and marketing vision to life. You will collaborate closely with designers, marketing teams, and other cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, impactful creative work across a variety of mediums. This role is hands-on, requiring both exceptional design skills and the ability to guide and inspire a team. You'll play a critical role in building and maintaining the Hover brand, focusing on execution and elevating our creative output.

Responsibilities

• Execute Brand and Marketing Systems: Implement and refine Hover's brand guidelines and marketing systems, ensuring creative consistency and excellence across all channels.
• Lead Design Projects: Own the development of creative projects, from concept to execution, including campaigns, physical activations, video and photography direction, and digital assets.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with marketing leadership, designers, and other teams to align creative work with business goals and ensure project success.
• Hands-On Craftsmanship: Contribute directly to design work, maintaining a high standard of quality and detail in all deliverables.
• Inspire and Guide: Provide creative direction and mentorship to designers, fostering their growth and helping them produce their best work.
• Advocate for Great Ideas: Push for the best creative solutions, offering thoughtful critiques, and confidently saying no when necessary to prioritize impactful work.
• Innovate Within Scope: Generate fresh ideas and collaborate on campaigns that push the boundaries of Hover's brand expression.

Requirements

• Design Expertise: Advanced skills in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; experience in motion design is a bonus.
• Brand Knowledge: Strong understanding of brand-building principles, marketing design, and digital platforms.
• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and guide designers with clear, constructive feedback.
• Attention to Detail: A high bar for craft and quality, ensuring all work meets Hover's standards.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative Advocacy: Confident in presenting and defending ideas, while being open to feedback and collaboration.
• Proven experience working on brand, marketing, or digital design projects.
• Experience mentoring junior designers and contributing to a culture of growth and creativity.
• Familiarity with managing external vendors or freelancers.
• A portfolio showcasing a strong sense of design, typography, and visual storytelling.

Benefits

• Compensation - Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a fast-growing company
• Healthcare - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
• Paid Time Off - Unlimited and flexible vacation policy
• Paid Family Leave - We support work/life balance and offer generous paid parental and new child bonding leave
• Mandatory Self-Care Days - A day set aside each month to allow employees to recharge
• Remote Wellbeing Resources - We provide recurring fitness classes, meditation/ mindfulness tools, virtual therapy, and family planning assistance
• Learning - We encourage continued education and will help cover the cost of management training, conferences, workshops, or certifications