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Hakarl Bee 
Creative Director

Award-winning creative director, leader, and explorer bringing digital innovation to Fortune 100 brands. My passion for branding and technology allows me to create meaningful user experiences that push boundaries and resonate beyond the touchpoint. A team player at heart, I thrive when leading cross-disciplinary teams, co-creating with peers, and partnering with clients.

Experience

RAIN, New York

Creative Director, 2018–present

I created innovative Voice AI experiences for Fortune 100 brands from virtual assistants to voice commerce and bespoke online brand experiences. I developed multi-modal design systemsacross mainstream platforms (Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa), products, and ecosystems.
Clients include: Nike, Amazon, Nestle, GAF, Danone, Stanley Black & Decker, and Game Show Network

 

ERGO Interactive, New York

Executive Creative Director, 2017–2018

I spearheaded the development of hyper-personalized life cycle programs and award-winning campaigns for American Express, reaching 15 million users every month. 

 

RAPP, New York

Group Creative Director, 2015–2017

As the creative lead of RAPP’s flagship office, I oversaw global and national accounts totaling over $20 million in annual revenue. I defined the creative vision, strategy, and general direction for client work ranging from data-driven integrated campaigns to CRM programs. In addition, I managed a blended team of 30+ employees and introduced in-house programs to streamline internal processes, elevate the quality of work, and reduce turnover rates by over 50% within my first year.

Clients include: SAP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Spectrum, Visa, Pfizer, and American Family Insurance

 

Rosetta Razorfish, New York

Group Creative Director, 2012–2015

As the creative lead, I developed e-commerce sites, owned & paid media campaigns, corporate identities, and mobile apps for some of the best-known brands today. I built strong client relationships, ensured continued growth, and played a crucial role in winning new accounts from AT&T to Marriott and Tracfone. I led blended teams across six locations from ideation to implementation. 

Clients include: IBM, Panasonic, Lenovo, VF Corp (Wrangler, Lee, etc), Beiersdorf, Charles Schwab, JPMorgan Chase, and Wyndham Hotels

 

Boombox Inc., New York

Creative Director, 2010–2012 

I created social media campaigns and multi-channel marketing programs, often surpassing projected response rates by over 200%. I doubled the size of my cross-disciplinary team from 10 to 20, elevated the quality of work, and significantly increased profit margins. 

Clients include: American Express, Johnson & Johnson, Delta Airlines, and Facebook.

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Digitas, New York

Associate Creative Director, 2008–2010

I designed American Express’s first centralized online card acquisition experience for card members and prospects, which increased conversion rates by up to 300% for single card products.

 

Lippincott, New York

Senior Associate, 2007–2008

I developed brand identity systems for interactive media and motion graphics. I created online brand centers, activation workshops and training kits for clients from Samsung to Walmart, Comcast, Nokia, and Delta Airlines

 

H2O Associates, New York 

Senior Art Director, 2001–2007

Education

MFA (Dean’s List)

Interactive Media  

Pratt Institute, NYC 1998–2001

 

BFA

Visual Communication

Wilhelms Universität, Münster (Germany) 1992–1996

Skills

Voice AI, Interactive Design, Branding, Marketing, CRM, E-Commerce, App/Product Design, Video & Motion Design, Print 

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Software

Adobe CS 2021, Sketch, Figma, inVision, Zeplin, Webflow, etc

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