Creative Director

Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on design leader who can bring knowledge of current graphic design software to conceptualize and develop high-quality, creative, and professional marketing and public relations materials. At times, the Creative Director may direct the work of graphic designers.

• Designs and produces marketing materials, including flyers, offering memoranda, email blasts, invitations, announcements, presentation boards, maps, stacking plans, aerials, and websites, in accordance with corporate brand standards and templates.
• Owns the development of new business pitches and executive presentations.
• Partners with team leadership to develop distinctive ideas and approaches.
• May create and produce a range of web products using HTML, JavaScript, and content management systems such as WordPress.
• Oversees production of deliverables and marketing materials.
• Manages multiple assignments simultaneously, including, but not limited to, camera-ready art, design and layout of materials, and bound presentations.
• Determines the style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired effects, creating consistency across digital and print materials while tailoring the work to each client and assignment.
• Remains current in the graphic design industry, identifying new trends, techniques, and shortcuts.
• Monitors, manages, and executes a variety of tasks at different stages of discovery and execution; handles a large request queue; and delivers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• 8+ years of experience in graphic design, corporate branding, marketing, and strategic communications.
• Recent experience at an established design agency, marketing firm, branding consultancy, or sophisticated in-house creative team serving corporate clients.
• Demonstrated experience developing pitches, proposals, executive presentations, and other client-facing communications for sophisticated corporate audiences, with personal ownership of the design work.
• Proficiency in Figma and other design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft PowerPoint) required; comfortable using AI tools.
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D mapping tools such as ArcGIS Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud, Avenza MAPublisher, or comparable software preferred.
• Architectural or industrial design experience preferred.
• Ability to illustrate strategic concepts through design that emphasizes key points while maintaining a clean aesthetic.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively as part of a team; strong communicator.
• Ability to manage projects independently by establishing and adhering to project schedules.