We love to push things.
Like brands, boundaries, and buttons.
We push limits to create work we’re proud of, with results clients brag about. Occasionally, we even push pause to reflect, recharge, and repeat.
We have a kink for street tacos on Tuesdays, space-themed foeder-aged Belgian ales, Houston 'Stros, and car analogies indiscriminately applied.
We are a diverse team with diverse tastes—doers and designers, thinkers and writers, movers and shakers—channeling our collective energies into one direction.
Principles
The Propellants’ Credo. Say it with us.
We’re not in this for ourselves. Our passions, efforts, and triumphs are all about helping our clients have a positive experience.
Some stand on the shoulders of giants. We lift each other up, achieving impressive heights in the process.
There may be no “I” in “team.” But there are plenty in “responsibility.” Those we respect depend on it.
Good is not good enough. What we do must turn heads, change minds, and alter the trajectory of the status quo.
We are always prepared, playing five-dimensional chess to achieve the promised outcome.
Actually, give it a big, fearless bear hug, because change is a given. We can’t fight it or run from it.
Positions
Join the movement.
Forward motion doesn’t just happen. It requires passion, talent, and backbones of steel. Help us propel our clients to the apogee of expectation.
Was it fate that brought you here? Or maybe the eye for a transformative opportunity. We’re Pennebaker, a Houston-based branding agency with a reputation for big ideas. And we need an experienced designer with a knack for leadership, an aptitude for strategy, an instinct for execution, a flair for teamwork, and a hunger for breakfast tacos. Hey, you can’t change the world without breakfast tacos. Sound like you? Let’s talk.
What You Will Do
We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director who can juggle creativity and leadership with equal skill. This is a hands-on role—so you’ll be designing, brainstorming, and concepting as much as you’re directing. Your days will be spent doing things like:
Creating and Executing
Developing high-quality concepts and designs that meet (and exceed) the creative brief.
Designing visual identities, brand systems, and UX/UI for web projects.
Collaborating closely with our teams to bring campaigns and content ideas to life.
Ensuring pixel-perfect design execution, whether for digital or print.
Leading & Managing
Working closely with the Creative Director to ensure alignment on vision and execution.
Overseeing and mentoring designers at all levels, guiding their creative and technical growth.
Running creative briefings, leading critiques, and managing workflow for your team.
Presenting ideas and campaigns to clients with confidence and clarity.
Art-directing photo shoots, illustrations, and video projects.
Keeping multiple projects moving while meeting deadlines (and keeping your cool).
What You Bring
Advanced skills in Figma, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Strong grasp of UX/UI best practices.
Solid understanding of print processes (bonus points for basic HTML5 knowledge).
The ability to think conceptually—both visually and verbally—with a copywriter.
A track record of award-winning work and the ambition to keep growing.
Apply now, and let’s build something great together.