Creative Director

Outrigger Hotels Hawaii; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Dental, Medical, etc

401K

Paid holidays, vacation, and leave

Discounted hotel rates

Job summary

OUTRIGGER RESORTS & HOTELS is seeking a skilled art director/designer to develop and execute cross-channel creative. You will craft on-brand visuals for digital, print, and campaigns, guiding projects from concept to delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in art direction, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office. Motion design and web tech knowledge are a plus; base pay starts around $115k–$120k with potential for higher based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of art direction and design experience, preferably in a creative agency or design studio.
• Strong portfolio showing concept development, campaigns, and visual design expertise.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; strong communication and PM skills.
• Understanding of motion design and emerging platforms (HTML5/Flash/Flex).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic, creative solutions across digital, social, video, print, and brand touchpoints.
• Independently create on-brand creative aligned with business strategy and timelines.
• Design visual assets for advertising, brand identity, campaigns, and guest experiences.
• Manage external agencies and production vendors; lead photo/video productions end-to-end.
• Stay current on industry trends to drive creative excellence and brand relevance.

Skills

Art direction

Design expertise

Portfolio development

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

HTML5

Flash

Flex

Job description

Job Description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! Work in a company where people truly believe in what they’re doing. At OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels, we look for people who embrace the cultures and communities where they live. Most importantly, we are a company that practices aloha. Every one of our 'ohana needs to feel aloha and genuinely extend aloha to all, be they guests or colleagues, strangers or friends.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic, creative solutions across digital, social, video, print, and integrated brand touchpoints that bring Outrigger's global marketing objectives to life.
• Independently create innovative, on-brand creative that aligns with business strategy while meeting project timelines and budgets.
• Design visual assets for advertising, brand identity, marketing campaigns, and guest experiences, while evolving brand standards, visual systems, and style guides across all channels.
• Manage external agencies, freelancers, and production vendors, and lead photo and video productions from concept through execution.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging media, social platforms, and consumer behavior to drive creative excellence and brand relevance.

Minimum Requirements

• 5–7 years of art direction and design experience, preferably in a creative agency or design studio.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative concept development, integrated campaigns, and visual design expertise.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, with excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Must understand motion design, and be strong in HTML5, Flash, Flex, and emerging platforms.

Compensation

While base pay starts at $115,000- $120,000, there is potential for a higher salary based on factors such as applicant skill, experience, education.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance (Dental, Medical, Prescription, Vision) Paid Holidays, Sick, Vacation and Medical Leave
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Recognition and Award Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Hotel Rates
• And many opportunities for growth through our training and development programs!
• *please note that benefits may vary depending on position or property

Company Culture

Developed in 1993 with Hawaiian scholar and historian Dr. George Kanahele, the Ke 'Ano Wa'a process was designed to advance the company's corporate culture and fundamental business strategies. The values-based process intricately connected three core elements of the hospitality industry: HOST + GUEST + PLACE The OUTRIGGER Way It also deepened OUTRIGGER's understanding and appreciation of the local host culture, a distinct hospitality style that is recognized across the globe.

About OUTRIGGER RESORTS & HOTELS

For more than 75 years, OUTRIGGER has charted a journey of discovery – expanding from Hawai‘i to premier resort destinations including Fiji, Mauritius, Thailand and the Maldives. The privately held hospitality company invites guests to ‘Come Be Here’ with authentic Signature Experiences and the OUTRIGGER DISCOVERY loyalty program – a member of the award-winning Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). OUTRIGGER’s multi-branded portfolio includes OUTRIGGER Resorts, Hawaii Vacation Condos by OUTRIGGER®, The Kapalua Villas Maui and OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa while also managing select properties from top international hotel brands including Embassy Suites by Hilton®.