Adobe Creative Cloud
Samuel Houser
Brand & Marketing Strategist
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Samuel is a seasoned brand and product designer with over a decade of experience in the field. He excels in fast-paced, cross-functional team environments, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. His effective communication of ideas and concepts distinguishes him, enabling autonomous work when necessary. With a proven record of delivering successful projects, Samuel brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to each design challenge he undertakes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MARKETING MANAGER
Hudson Pacific Properties
1 2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the integration of Sunset Studios and Quixote, creative directing photo and video shoots for all assets, leading to magazine ads in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, boosting brand exposure by 20%.
- Revived the historic Star Waggons brand, led social media efforts with a 25% increase in engagement and 30% follower growth over 4 years, and revitalized the Ferry Building marketplace through innovative marketing.
BRAND MANAGER
Quixote Studios
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Redesigned and implemented Quixote Studios’ new brand identity across 2,000+ transportation vehicles, 26 sound stages, and 20,000+ pieces of equipment while overseeing marketing campaigns, managing departmental finances, and identifying upsell opportunities through research into emerging technologies and trends.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Quixote Studios
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Curated and executed over 30 marketing campaigns, enhancing company branding across all assets and social media.
- Produced and designed over 20,000 branded merchandise items for film and TV clients, managed internal designs across all divisions, and developed a mobile app that streamlined gear and property bookings for easy access and repeat orders.
LEAD PRODUCT DESIGNER
Halla.io
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Led design and research for Halla, creating user experiences for iOS, Android, and web while collaborating with the development team to deliver a digital experience that resolved key pain points.
- Designed all collateral, product designs, decks, and logos, contributing to raising $500k from VCs and building investor interest that culminated in a $4.5 million funding round for Halla Health.
Education
B.A. in Communications -
05.2018
Skills
Brand Manager
Accomplishments
- Panelist at Adobe MAX
- Featured in Adobe Creative Cloud Web Series
- Designed Ads in Variety & THR
- Multiple Films & Projects featured at the Cannes Film Festival
- 1st Annual Winner of HPP Shark Tank
Software
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balance401k match4-day work weekPaid sick leavePaid time offHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionWebsites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
BRAND MANAGER - Quixote Studios
07.2022 - 12.2022
MARKETING COORDINATOR - Quixote Studios
01.2020 - 06.2022
LEAD PRODUCT DESIGNER - Halla.io
06.2016 - 06.2019
Sonoma State University - B.A. in Communications,
MARKETING MANAGER - Hudson Pacific Properties
1 2023 - Current
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