VP Interaction
JOB DESCRIPTION
Hornall Anderson is seeking a VP of Interaction. We're looking for someone with a deep background in Interactive design and branding – someone who can lead a team to develop engaging experiences for built spaces, video, web and mobile environments.Who we are:
We are a group of smart, down-to-earth people who are trying to change the world through the power of design. It might sound lofty, but hey, someone has to create the future. We work our asses off. We expect a lot of one another. We laugh a lot. We realize there is life outside the office. We collaborate like crazy. Sometimes we stay late. Sometimes we take long lunches in the park. We are restless, but rarely bored.
We are a culture of thinkers and doers. We believe in ideas. We work locally and think globally. We are all expected to teach and learn and to call bullshit when appropriate. We never stop trying to do it smarter and better. Oh, and we have beer taps in the kitchen.
Who you are:
You are smart and friendly. You don't require supervision. You listen with both ears. You speak your mind. You mentor and learn during the same conversation. You fight for the best ideas, even if they aren't yours. You have some impressive skills and experience. You are tough to label. You always do more than just make the donuts. Occasionally, you might bring some donuts. You are passionate about design, new ideas and other things. If this sounds like you, we think you'll like it here.
What you'll do-
• Lead wicked ass business challenges into breakthrough concepts and design solutions
• Manage, mentor and inspire a team of designers, developers, producers and strategists
• Contribute to creative leadership of our company
• Present strategic thinking and thought leadership to executive level clients
• Develop, maintain and grow multiple client relationships
• Partner with new business team to drive new business efforts by creative a point of view and pitching work
• Own financial responsibility for the success and health of all your client relationships
• Utilize your deep understating of interactive strategy, social media, user experience, information architecture as well as design to craft engaging consumer experiences
• Present thought leadership internally and at 1-2 conferences each year
• Establish and own an innovative HAX (experience lab) initiative per year
• Participate in annual creative staff reviews and career path development
• Spot and create opportunities for Design Directors'
What you'll bring-
• Sense of humor, good listening skills, and empathy for clients and colleagues
• Mastery of storytelling
• Exceptional creative and strategic thinking: Ability to see and shape the big picture
• Ability to inspire confidence in clients and internal teams
• Experience with Fortune 500 clients, executive level client relationships and skills
• 10+ years of successful creative leadership (MFA/BFA preferred) from a design or strategy background
• Fluency with latest interactive technologies, understanding of and POV on latest industry trends
• Experience working with interactive in the built environment is a must
• Holistic & medium agnostic perspective to every creative challenge
HOW TO APPLY
For almost 30 years, Hornall Anderson has been a leading brand design/interactive agency. Our work is medium agnostic and includes print, packaging, interactive, video and environmental projects. Our clients range from Fortune 500 titans to smaller, emerging brands. We believe in great ideas, we work globally with offices in Seattle and London and we have a lot of fun. If you sweat pixels and want to work hard, on great projects, in a highly collaborative environment, then we can't wait to meet you.Please send your resume, digital portfolio and cover letter to uscareers @ hornallanderson dot com