Creative Director, Brand Leadership & Visual Storytelling

Hawaii Community Foundation; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai‘i Community Foundation seeks a Creative Director to shape our visual identity across print, digital, and multimedia. This senior leader combines strategic direction with hands-on design, overseeing branding standards, workflows, and collaboration with staff, vendors, and partners.

You will mentor the Multimedia Designer and drive inclusive, accessible, high-impact creative work that supports fundraising and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field is required.
• 10+ years of professional design experience, including senior/lead roles.
• 4+ years of managing staff and/or contractors.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design tools.
• Strong portfolio across print and digital platforms demonstrating brand leadership and high-visibility projects.
• Experience with multimedia production, video editing, and motion design.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative projects from concept through delivery, overseeing ideation, planning, design, production, review, implementation, timelines, workflows, budgets, and evaluation.
• Develop creative briefs, concepts, and presentations aligned with organizational goals and stakeholder requirements.
• Mentor and supervise the Multimedia Designer and contributors; ensure quality and consistency.
• Oversee brand strategy and identity across print, digital, web, and multimedia platforms.
• Collaborate with departments, vendors, and partners to translate strategies into compelling solutions.

Skills

Creative direction

Brand storytelling

Leadership

Typography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

SharePoint Online

Job description

Hawai‘i Community Foundation seeks a Creative Director to shape our visual identity across print, digital, and multimedia. This senior leader combines strategic direction with hands-on design, overseeing branding standards, workflows, and collaboration with staff, vendors, and partners.

You will mentor the Multimedia Designer and drive inclusive, accessible, high-impact creative work that supports fundraising and programs.