Sarah Hokuf

Creative Director / Project Manager / Web Specialist

Seeking a mission-driven organization where I can effectively apply all the skills I’ve acquired and the talent I’ve been given.

I help brands tell their story with captivating imagery and messaging.

My 20+ years of experience as an Entrepreneur, Creative Director, and Web Designer has equipped me to provide strategic direction, consult on creative strategies, and lead art direction  aimed at captivating the target audience.

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    Sarah Hokuf has been in the Marketing industry since 1998. She started an agency in 2004 called Evolve Creative and recently sold it in 2020. She left there as Executive Creative Director in 2023. What makes Sarah unique is her ability to be both creative and tech-minded at the same time. She started as a graphic designer and then moved to coding websites, before starting her entrepreneurial journey. 


    During her career Sarah has been in many roles including design, management, sales and web development. She also worked for the largest web development company in Minnesota—traveling to Manhattan to partner with large ad agencies.


    Sarah grew up in the Twin Cities but now lives in Bemidji with her husband Erik, owner of AirCorps Aviation, two teenagers and three pets! They live in a log cabin in the woods by the lake — a great place to stay connected to nature.

Work Experience

2023-PRESENT

Marketing Manager, AirCorps Aviation

Marketing for an aerospace manufacturing company with 80 employees. Manage the brand, websites and all creative initiatives for customers and employee recruitment. I also oversee staff in the AirCorps Art division.

2020-2023

Managing & Creative Director,
Evolve Creative

Sold the agency in 2019 & stayed on as Director with a team of 8 designers, developers, and videographer.
• Wrote proposals, conducted sales, creative director for all branding and website projects, managed entire staff.

2004-2019

Founder, Creative, Web Developer,
Evolve Creative

Provided direction of the agency’s creative vision and growth. Consulted businesses on creative strategy. Lead the team with art direction. Started as a web developer and brand designer before growing the agency.


Education

1997-2003

Hennepin Technical College

AAS Degree: Web Site Design

Diploma: Electronic Publishing
Classes consisted of hands-on, technical-oriented computer training in design, development & the print industry.


Professional Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Strategic Thinker

Technology Guru

Teamwork & Collaboration

Creative Mentorship

Event Planning


Volunteering

Habitat for Humanity

Board Member, 2025 - Present

Bemidji Covenant Church

Various Committees, 2020 - Present

United Way of Bemidji Area

Board Member, 2018 - 2024

Portfolio

Please view Evolve Creative's professional portfolio to see the work that I either designed or provided creative direction for.
Link to portfolio.

Get in Touch

I’d love to share more about how I can contribute to your company's success. Please send me an email or give me a call to discuss next steps.

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