We are looking for a proven creative leader with extensive experience executing high quality work at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. You understand how to tell a brand narrative story in a variety of mediums: interactive installations, spatial environments, brand stunts, and accompanying digital experiences. You lead by example and drive projects forward by rolling up your sleeves and actively participating in the development, while maintaining a strong awareness of the big picture. You’re a compassionate leader & mentor, have a discerning eye, a strong creative instinct, and the ability to instill confidence in those around you. You’re a proven creative director with the work and reputation to prove it.
The RoleHovercraft is looking for a Mid-Level Producer to join the Team. The role will work alongside talented in-house creative and management teams, closely collaborating with clients to deliver a broad range of projects and deliverables, including integrated campaigns, graphic systems, Retail and Environmental design, and interactive installation projects.
What You’ll Do- Work collaboratively with a team of creative leads, designers, animators, and producers to support project execution.
- Implement and follow processes, and manage simultaneous workstreams and the team(s) doing them.
- Develop or co-develop project plans with other Producers and/or the Executive Producer
- Oversee timelines, day-to-day deliverables, and communicate project statuses with teams & clients to ensure work is delivered on time/budget/scope and in line with creative briefs.
- Provide weekly project status updates during production department meetings.
- Ensure all work streams are executed at the highest level.
- Help evaluate ideas based on feasibility, budget, timeline, materials, technology, fabrication, location, and operational requirements.
- Occasionally travel for client meetings and on-site project management.
- Stay actively engaged in improving processes to seek operational efficiency and excellence.
- Stay organized within team-based management tools such as Figma, Notion, Google Drive, and resource tools.
What We’re Looking For
- 3-5+ years of experience managing projects and teams with a focus on integrated campaigns, brand systems, content & animation. Experience with retail and/or event design deliverables is a plus.
- An excellent communicator with teams, clients, and vendors alike.
- A collaborative team player that is highly motivated, proactive, and positive.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently with remote team members.
- Ability to work within team-based management tools such as Figma, Notion, Float.
- Experience with Events and Activations a plus.
- Experience with brand, retail, events, web, and non-traditional interactive media production as well as multidisciplinary projects and workflows
- Passion for working with a diverse set of project types and teams
- Experience working with leading internal project teams, bringing in specialty talent, as well as working directly with clients
- Honed approach to risk aversion, risk management, and change control
- Knowledge of Agile project management practices
- Experience in managing large-scale projects with complex timelines and cross-functional teams.
- A passion for design and creativity, with an eye for innovation and emerging trends.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled at evaluating options and generating solutions
- Affinity for youth culture, fashion, sport and design
The total average salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications assessed during the interview process (such as skills and prior industry experience, potential impact), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified.
Hovercraft is a remote-first company, working primarily on Pacific and Mountain time. Anyone/anywhere in the United States is encouraged to apply. You must be eligible to work in the US.
Applicants, please include resume (or LinkedIn profile), and portfolio via URL or PDF.
Recruitment Notice
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Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of experience managing projects and teams, focused on integrated campaigns, brand systems, content, and animation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teams, clients, vendors, and remote team members
- Ability to work efficiently with team-based management tools such as Figma, Notion, and Float
- Proactive, highly motivated, positive, and collaborative approach
- Experience with brand, retail, events, web, and non-traditional interactive media production
- Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and workflows
- Experience leading internal project teams and engaging specialty talent
- Experience working directly with clients
- Experience with risk management, risk aversion, and change control
- Knowledge of Agile project management practices
- Experience managing large-scale projects with complex timelines and cross-functional teams
- Experience with retail and event design deliverables
- Experience with events and activations
- Passion for design, creativity, innovation, and emerging trends
- Affinity for youth culture, fashion, sport, and design
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Availability for occasional travel for client meetings and on-site project management
- Resume or LinkedIn profile and a portfolio submitted via URL or PDF
What We Do
Hovercraft specializes in immersive experiences, retail, 3D, interactive, design and production with a proven track record for delivering award-winning work for the most influential brands in the world. Built on a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, Hovercraft brings creative and technology together to pave the way for new experiences that resonate with audiences to connect and elevate their client’s presence in culture-defining ways. United in Craft. Driven by Innovation.
