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Hovercraft

Creative Director (Freelance)

$75/hr

About Us Hovercraft is a dynamic and innovative creative design firm that partners with brands to ... You understand the importance of close collaboration in a remote environment. * Proven track record ...

Jump 450 Media

Creative Director (Performance Media)

$95/hr

100% Remote Position Base Salary: $95-125k + bonus Overview The Creative Director (Performance Media) leads the development of high-performing creative across paid media channels while owning the ...

Avalere Health

Associate Creative Director, Copy

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$150K - $165K/yr

The Associate Creative Director is responsible for ensuring that design, copy and UX are greater ... Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to ...

Photon

Creative Director - Dallas (Remote)

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time remote creative director in the United States is $120,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $149,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Remote Creative Director vs Full Time Remote Graphic Designer?

AspectFull Time Remote Creative DirectorFull Time Remote Graphic Designer
Required CredentialsPortfolio, Bachelor's in Design or related field, leadership skillsPortfolio, Bachelor's in Graphic Design or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads creative teams, strategic planning, client interactionExecutes design projects, creates visual content, collaborates with teams
Industry UsageAdvertising, branding, media agencies, large corporations

The main difference is that a Full Time Remote Creative Director oversees creative teams and strategic projects, while a Full Time Remote Graphic Designer focuses on executing visual designs. Both roles require strong portfolios and design credentials, but the Creative Director has additional leadership and strategic responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Remote Creative Director job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,057 per year, or $57.7 per hour.
Creative Director (Freelance)

Creative Director (Freelance)

Hovercraft

Remote

$75/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About Us
Hovercraft is a dynamic and innovative creative design firm that partners with brands to craft compelling experiences through design, strategy, and technology. We specialize in creating standout visuals, interactive digital content, and impactful branding solutions that push the boundaries of creativity.
The Role
We are looking for a proven 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, digital experiences, animation graphics. You lead by example and drive projects forward by rolling up your sleeves and actively participating in their development while maintaining a strong awareness of the big picture. You have a keen sense for spaces & places, and know how to marry design and technology in the real world. You have a discerning eye, a strong creative instinct, and the ability to instill confidence in those around you.
What You'll Do
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams to execute high-level creative vision across a variety of projects from conception to installation.
  • Set and lead concept development across campaigns and carve out space for your team to refine big ideas.
  • Manage client relationships and expectations, serving as a reliable source of information for project status and creative resources.
  • Develop a deep understanding of your design team's capabilities and strengths in order to actively participate in the development of resourcing plans and general utilization of the creative team.
  • Manage teams of 4-8 people across multiple quick-moving projects.
  • Lead the strategic development of client assignments and new business opportunities. Develop and lead pitches to high-profile clients as needed.
  • Keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends and emerging tech, so the work stays sharp and forward-thinking.
  • Collaborate closely with production, technology and animation teams to help ensure that projects reach their full potential and are executed on time and on budget.
What We're Looking For
  • 10+ years of experience in a creative role within an agency or design studio.
  • 3+ years experience in a leadership position.
  • A well rounded designer - you have a strong foundation of design principles, and understand how to tell a brand narrative storyline in a variety of mediums.
  • Someone with an unrelenting standard of quality across everything they touch.
  • A strong conceptual thinker with proven experience designing around loose briefs in a variety of 3D mediums.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to nurture open and effective lines of communication internally and with clients. You understand the importance of close collaboration in a remote environment.
  • Proven track record of excellent time management and organization skills.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design and collaboration software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Slack.

The pay for this position is starts at $75 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.
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.
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