Creative Manager

Location:

Remote

Creative Manager | Position Summary
The Creative Manager plays a key role in bringing the Hawthorne brand to life across our portfolio. This position leads the planning, coordination, and execution of creative and marketing projects while also contributing directly to design and content development.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on brand, and reflective of Hawthorne’s mission. From campaign concepts to community-level materials, this position ensures every detail is thoughtful, consistent, and impactful.

Creative Manager | Job Functions
Creative Development & Design

Act as creative design lead for marketing graphics and illustrations

Execute design work across a variety of formats, including:

Print collateral and signage

Email and promotional materials

Translate marketing and brand strategy into visually compelling, on-brand creative

Provide creative direction across projects, ensuring a cohesive visual and storytelling approach

Maintain consistency across all creative assets, ensuring alignment with Hawthorne’s brand standards

Serve as a brand guardian, ensuring all materials reflect Hawthorne’s voice, tone, and visual identity

Project Management & Execution

Manage the full lifecycle of creative projects—from intake and briefing through final delivery

Develop and maintain project timelines, workflows, and deliverables

Ensure projects are completed on time, on brand, and aligned with marketing priorities

Review and approve creative deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and brand alignment

Creative Asset & System Management

Manage and maintain internal creative asset management systems, ensuring all assets are organized, accessible, and up to date

Establish and enforce standards for file naming, version control, and asset organization

Oversee the lifecycle of creative assets, ensuring teams are using the most current, approved materials

Partner with teams to streamline asset access and improve efficiency across marketing and on-site teams

Collaborate Cross-Functionally

Collaborate with leadership to align creative initiatives with broader marketing and brand strategy

Partner with Corporate and Community Teams to meet creative goals while maintaining brand consistency

Collaborate with leadership to align creative initiatives with broader marketing and brand strategy

Required Qualifications

5+ years' experience in marketing or related fields

Experience in Adobe Suite, Figma

Experience in multifamily, real estate, or hospitality strongly preferred.

Experience in marketing, branding, or content creation

Strong written and visual communication skills

Oversees timelines and proactively advances projects to ensure on-time completion

Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel regularly

Comfort working autonomously and cross-functionally

Creative thinker with an eye for detail and storytelling

BenefitsThat Matter
When you join our team, you’re stepping into a culture built around growth, wellbeing, and genuine care for our people. We’re committed to helping you thrive—professionally, personally, and financially.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Personal & Financial Benefits

Enjoy Your Time Off:

Start with

22 days

of vacation, sick, and personal time.

Make an Impact:

Enjoy

16 hours of paid volunteer time

annually.

Recharge & Celebrate:

10 paid holidays

+

1 floating holiday of your choice

8 hours off

to celebrate your birthday

Future Planning:

Company

401(k) match

to support your financial goals.

Financial Wellness Reimbursement:

Resources to support your long-term financial health.

Referral Bonuses:

Earn rewards for bringing great talent to the team.

Exclusive Discounts:

Access to savings at over 1 million retailers and Hawthorne guest suite discounts.

Personal & Professional Development

Comprehensive Onboarding:

Feel supported and prepared from day one.

Ongoing Learning:

Tailored training programs to help you grow your skills and career.

Career Pathing:

Clear, defined progression opportunities.

Celebrate Success:

Participate in annual Sales Rally events and contests.

Education Reimbursement:

We invest in your continued learning.

Medical & Vision:

Comprehensive plans designed for peace of mind.

Paid Family Leave:

Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave so you can focus on what matters most.

24/7/365 Telehealth Access:

Connect with doctors anytime, anywhere.

Wellness Incentives:

Earn rewards for taking care of your health.

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan:

Added protection for life’s unexpected moments.

Leave Bank:

Additional paid time off during medical emergencies or natural disasters.

Fitness Reimbursement:

Cash toward your gym or fitness membership.

Mental Wellness Tools:

Free premium health and wellness subscriptions (a $450 value).

New Parent Perk:

One year of free diapers for growing families.

About Hawthorne
Hawthorne Residential Partners is a leading

multifamily real estate management company

headquartered in Greensboro, NC. We are proudly ranked among the

Top 50 largest multifamily management companies in the United States , managing more than

64,000 apartment homes across 275+ properties

and overseeing

$12.5+ billion in assets

throughout the Southeast, Florida, and Texas.

Hawthorne is nationally recognized for

operational excellence and resident satisfaction

and is currently ranked

#1 in resident satisfaction among NMHC Top 50 Managers , holding the highest score of any Division I management firm in the country. Guided by our

“Live It” culture

to leave people better than we found them, we are committed to delivering

exceptional living experiences

through thoughtful execution and strong performance at every level of the organization.

Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.

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