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At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Commercial Creative Marketing. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Brand and Communications and a deep understanding of the real estate industry. This role requires someone who is strategically minded, combining analytical and creative thinking to produce campaigns, content, pitch decks and innovative programming for real estate audiences. Success in this position requires a passion for excellence, creativity, data, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to provide innovative solutions.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Marketing Team, cross-functional stakeholders and agencies to create integrated campaigns, content, multimedia assets, print collateral and digital assets to build awareness and engagement of Houston master planned communities.

• Conceptualize new programming for prospective and current residents, tenants, builders, brokers and realtors that effectively promote our communities and assets to drive engagement, leasing and sales.

• Partner with the internal teams and agencies on pitches and proposal creations for leasing, sales and strategic development.

• Oversee and manage new branding projects for development.

• Craft compelling narratives that highlight the unique aspects of our properties and position The Woodlands, The Woodland Hills and Bridgeland as best-in-class places to live and do business.

• Understand the competitive landscape in the commercial and residential real estate space to differentiate our products and services in the market and develop materials that are unique and forward-thinking.

• Work collaboratively with the Marketing team to establish schedules for short-term and long-term projects, plan tasks accordingly, and ensure goals and deadlines are met.

• Stay informed about current and future real estate trends, emerging marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, innovative industry solutions, retail brands, popular restaurants, and entertainment.

• Manage relationships with external creative agencies, influencers, and freelancers as needed.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Ensure alignment with corporate brand strategy and utilize high-level company goals in all creative endeavors.

• Partner with local and national leasing teams as well as various economic development groups to promote our communities as the ideal home families and businesses.

ABOUT YOU

Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of professional experience in Marketing, Communications, content, branding, programming or related fields.

• Creative and storytelling mindset combined with a deep understanding of commercial real estate.

• Extensive experience in contributing to and overseeing design and execution of complex integrated marketing campaigns and pitches.

• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail.

• Deep understanding of the media landscape.

• Vision for aligning creative projects with the company and project-specific brand missions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working in a highly cross-functional or matrixed organizations combined with a high degree of collaboration in a process-driven environment.

• Manage and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, internal clients, influencers, vendors, and agencies.

• Self-directed team player with the ability to effectively manage both ambiguity and aggressive timelines for projects in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

• Must be deadline-focused, organized, and exhibit problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interact and work collaboratively with colleagues across various departments, regions, and time zones.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud or similar.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong communicator and collaborator

• Critical thinker and problem-solver

• Customer-focused with a passion for employee experience

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset

• Flexible, highly organized, and detail oriented

• Familiarity with, and eagerness to explore and integrate, emerging technologies (e.g. AI and blockchain etc.) to drive innovation and continuous learning.

Competency

• Build networks

• Courage

• Curiosity

• Growth mindset

• Inclusive

• Business insight

• Communicate effectively

• Resourcefulness

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Benefits Built for You

At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth.

Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness - social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events

• Generous PTO policy

• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

Howard Hughes

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative place makers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including Downtown Columbia in Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgelandin the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin in Las Vegas; Teravalis in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Villagein Honolulu, Hawai'i.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.