Hovercraft - Art Director (Freelance)
Requirements
• Extensive design experience from an agency or design studio, backed by a portfolio that shows off good taste and inventive, boundary-pushing work. • A conceptual dynamo who can maintain high-level design standards across everything you touch. • Deep knowledge of established and emerging technologies—so you can not only talk the talk but also use them to create innovative experiences. • Someone who is willing to bend the brief to deliver something beyond what was asked for. • You hit deadlines, juggle multiple projects, and make confident, smart decisions under pressure. • A collaborator, but also a driver—someone who’s pro-active, positive, and pushes projects forward autonomously. • Clear and concise communication, especially with remote team members. • Proficiency in industry-standard design and collaboration software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Slack. • The salary range for this position is starts at $100 hourly. Hourly rate is determined by a combination of factors that include qualifications, applicable skills, relevant experience and other budgetary considerations such as location/geography. • starts at $100 hourly • Hovercraft is a remote-first company, working primarily on Pacific and Mountain time. You must be eligible to work in the US as a 1099 contractor. • Recruitment Notice • Recruitment Notice • We use AI-assisted tools solely to help identify and highlight keywords related to critical design skills and relevant experience within applications. These tools support our recruiting team by improving consistency and efficiency; they do not make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by humans, and AI is not used in a discriminatory manner or to evaluate personal characteristics unrelated to job requirements.
Responsibilities
• Hold the line on aesthetics and craft while thinking conceptually and strategically. • Adapt to various brand styles, yet always identify opportunities to add unexpected interactive, environmental, and animation elements. • Collaborate with (and sometimes drive) design teams of 2-4 people per project. You’ll need to keep them in check and the quality high. • Present your work confidently, communicate project progress with clarity, and be ready to convince internal teams, clients, and vendors why your approach is the right one. • Exploit the latest tech, platforms, and generative AI to break new ground. We’re not here to do what’s been done before. • Keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends and emerging tech, so the work stays sharp and forward-thinking.
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