Creative Director / Visual Design
Location
US-TX-Fort Worth
ID
2025-1577
Category
Marketing
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No
Overview
The Creative Director elevates and safeguards Parkhill's visual identity, ensuring every design output reflects the firm's creativity, polish, and professionalism. More than maintaining templates, this role drives the creative vision that positions Parkhill as a design-forward, client-focused firm. The Creative Director ensures Parkhill's external brand presence and client-facing deliverables meet the same level of design excellence that defines our work in the built environment. This is a full-time, exempt position paid on a salary basis.
Life at Parkhill
At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers - we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.
Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.
Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Responsibilities
Set the creative vision for Parkhill's brand expression across print, digital, and experiential platforms.
- Elevate design outputs from functional to compelling, ensuring Parkhill's materials stand shoulder-to-shoulder with industry leaders.
- Direct and mentor the design team (graphic designers, production, studio artist) to deliver polished, brand-forward creative at scale.
- Oversee and deliver design for web, social, events, internal communications, pursuits, and marketing collateral, ensuring consistency, clarity, and design excellence.
- Translate complex technical ideas into powerful visual stories, incorporating input from architecture, engineering, and construction leaders.
- Lead the development of refined templates, graphics systems, and presentation standards that reinforce Parkhill's design credibility.
- Monitor design trends in AEC, branding, and professional services marketing, adapting strategies to keep Parkhill's image modern and differentiated.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field.8-10 years of progressive creative design and leadership experience, preferably in professional services or AEC.Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to elevate brand presence through compelling, strategic design.Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and presentation design; familiarity with digital platforms a plus.Proven leadership skills in directing teams, managing brand systems, and engaging senior stakeholders with design authority.Benefits and Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include :
Life Balance : hybrid / flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidaysInvesting in Your Future Growth : specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of ParkhillCompetitive Benefits : up to 80% of medical premiums, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, short / long term disability coverage, performance bonusesWell-Being : mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match