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