Art Director, Regional Lead

ABOUT SAVILLSSavills is an organization full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people who are driven to succeed, hungry to remain at the forefront of their specialties, and eager to propel themselves, our clients, and our business forward. We are one of the preeminent commercial real estate firms with services ranging from tenant representation and project management to workplace strategy and occupant experience - showcasing the breadth and depth of our expertise.Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.Find your place to thrive.No matter the role you're in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. The DNA ingrained in our business guides us on this mission, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. When you join Savills, our ask for you is simple:Be extraordinary, together.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Art Director, Regional Lead is a strategic and highly visible leader within the Savills North America Creative team, serving as the creative lead for the Southwest and Southeast regions. This role oversees all regional design initiatives and partners closely with brokerage, new business teams, and clients to elevate visual storytelling and drive winning presentations and marketing materials.This individual shapes and executes creative direction across major initiatives, including proposals, pitch materials, digital and print presentations, property marketing collateral, branding efforts, and research-driven content. While setting creative strategy, the Art Director remains hands-on leading concept development,design execution, and final refinement to ensure every deliverable reflects excellence, innovation, strategic clarity, and brand consistency.In addition to directing creative output, the Art Director leads and mentors regional designers, establishes best practices, and upholds high standards for quality, efficiency, and strategic thinking. This role operates independently while collaborating closely with regional leadership, the broader North America Creative team, and the Vice President of Creative on key initiatives and company priorities.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIESRegional Creative LeadershipServe as the primary creative lead for the Southwest and Southeast regionsBuild strong partnerships with broker leads and brokers to support all new business and client presentations.Translate regional business goals into compelling, differentiated creative strategiesAct as a trusted advisor to leadership on creative strategy and visual storytellingCreative Direction & ExecutionLead the development of high-impact proposals, pitch books, presentations, property branding and marketing materials, research collateral, and moreOversee the full design lifecycle - from conceptualization and mood boarding to final execution and deliveryEnsure design excellence across print, digital, motion, and interactive formatsMaintain brand consistency while identifying opportunities to elevate and innovateTeam Leadership & DevelopmentManage, mentor, and inspire regional designers to deliver best-in-class workFoster a culture of accountability, creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvementSupport onboarding, professional development, and performance growth of creative staffCross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with a variety of colleagues including sales teams/brokers,Pursuits, Research, Marketing, and other business lines to develop strategic materials that win new businessProvide training and guidance on company templates, tools, and brand standards to empower regional teams to execute materials effectively and independentlyBalance competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentPartner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver thoughtful, highquality creative solutionsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field10+ years of professional design experience in a corporate or agency environmentProven experience leading design teams and managing multiple concurrent deliverablesCommercial real estate or architecture industry experience strongly preferredAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, etc.)Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Solid understanding of marketing strategy, data visualization, and user experience best practicesKnowledge of, or strong curiosity about, emerging AI-powered design tools and technologies, with the ability to evaluate and integrate them strategically to enhance creative efficiency and innovationKEY ATTRIBIUTESExceptional communication and presentation skillsStrong executive presence and stakeholder management abilityHighly organized with meticulous attention to detailSelf-starter with the ability to lead independently and drive initiatives forwardEnergized by collaboration and motivated by high standardsSavills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. xijylhu Savills participates in the E-Verify program.

Created: 2026-04-03