Terra.com is hiring: Art Director in Miami

Art Director

Terra, the award-winning, Miami-based real estate development company carefully chooses projects that have a positive impact on their surroundings and, by extension, on the people who live there. When planning a new development, Terra takes a dynamic role with the city and neighborhood to activate its potential as a community, maximizing the way in which people are able to live and work; creating new and innovative ways for the urban & suburban landscape to evolve. The firm has cultivated a portfolio of more than five million square feet of residential and commercial real estate valued in excess of $8 billion and is active across all major real estate asset classes, including multifamily apartments, luxury condominium and single-family residences, retail and office space, hotels, and industrial properties. Terra has achieved international acclaim for its commitment to design excellence, resiliency measures, and sustainable development and has been continuously transforming South Florida into the prosperous metropolis we know today.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 5–7 years of professional graphic design/art direction experience
Exceptional portfolio demonstrating sophisticated art direction and design across multiple platforms and formats
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Exceptional typography, composition, layout, and visual storytelling skills
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications

Experience within luxury real estate, architecture, hospitality, lifestyle, fashion or other design-driven luxury brands
Experience developing creative campaigns for high-end residential or mixed-use real estate developments
Experience working with leading branding, advertising, architectural and creative agencies
Experience with environmental graphics, signage, sales galleries, events, or experiential marketing
Experience working with architectural renderings, floor plans, photography, and other real estate-specific creative assets
Experience art directing photography, illustration, rendering or other commissioned creative work
Experience managing third party creative vendors, printers, and production partners
Experience developing executive-level presentations, new business presentations, and RFP submissions
A demonstrated interest in architecture, design, art, culture and the continued evolution of Miami and South Florida
Strong understanding of print production, prepress, file preparation and vendor specifications
Strong presentation design skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and/or Keynote
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Understanding luxury consumer marketing and the visual standards associated with premium brands
Bilingual in Spanish
Terra Employee Perks

Career advancement and bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Employer matching 401k.
Employee team building events.
Company paid monthly lunches.
Paid Time Off and paid Holidays
Position Summary

Terra is seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented and hands-on Art Director to join our in-house Marketing team. This individual will play an integral role in shaping and executing the visual expression of Terra and its portfolio of residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. This is an opportunity for a designer who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and is excited by the opportunity to work on some of South Florida's most prominent real estate developments and projects that are helping shape the Miami skyline. The Art Director will translate brand strategy and creative direction into sophisticated, compelling visual communications across print, digital, social, presentation, and experiential applications. The role requires an individual who can think conceptually while also executing at a high level—moving comfortably from big-picture creative thinking to hands-on design, production and final delivery. Working closely with the SVP of Marketing, Marketing Managers, internal creative team members and external creative agencies, the Art Director will help ensure that every touchpoint reflects the quality, sophistication and design standards associated with Terra and its individual project brands. The ideal candidate has exceptional design instincts, strong typography and layout skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. They should be highly organized, responsive, and comfortable working within ambitious timelines while maintaining consistently high creative standards. This is a full-time, in-office position based at Terra's corporate office in Miami and is best suited for someone who values collaboration, creative energy and the ability to work closely with colleagues and leadership in a dynamic studio environment.
General Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Design
MANAGE AND DESIGN

the conceptualization, development and execution of creative materials based on project briefs, brand standards, strategic objectives, and established deadlines
MANAGE AND DESIGN

a wide range of sophisticated marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, advertising, signage, invitations, marketing floor plans, digital campaigns, e-blasts, social media assets, environmental graphics and other project and corporate communications
TRANSLATE

marketing strategies, project positioning, and creative briefs into thoughtful and compelling visual concepts
DEVELOP

initial concepts, mood boards, layouts and design directions and effectively present creative ideas to internal stakeholders
CREATE

compelling presentations for new developments, project pitches, RFPs, executive meetings, sales presentations, and other corporate initiatives
ADAPT AND EXTEND

visual assets and brand systems created by external creative agencies across Terra's day-to-day marketing applications while maintaining the integrity of the original creative vision
Brand Stewardship & Quality Control
MANAGE

the consistent application of Terra's corporate brand standards and the individual brand identities established for each development
SERVE

as a visual brand steward across assigned projects, ensuring consistency across print, digital, social, and experiential touchpoints
REVIEW AND PROOFREAD

creative materials prior to release, ensuring accuracy of content, design, imagery, specifications, brand standards and requested revisions
ENSURE

final creative materials are visually compelling, technically accurate, on-brand, and responsive to the original project brief and stakeholder feedback
Creative Studio & Workflow Management
MANAGE

the day-to-day creative workload across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
MANAGE AND DISTRIBUTE

assignments among graphic designers and other creative resources based on workload, priorities, and project requirements
MENTOR AND PROVIDE CREATIVE DIRECTION

to graphic designers, providing constructive feedback and helping elevate the quality and consistency of the team's work
MONITOR

project schedules, creative reviews, revisions, and final delivery to ensure projects remain on schedule.
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN

efficient creative processes, file-management standards, templates and studio best practices
COMMUNICATE PROACTIVELY

with Marketing Managers and leadership regarding project status, priorities, potential challenges and deadlines
Production & Vendor Coordination
MANAGE

all pre-production requirements for internally produced design projects, ensuring files are properly prepared for print, digital or other final applications
COORDINATE

with printers, fabricators, web developers, production partners, photographers, illustrators and other third-party creative vendors
MANAGE

printer proofs and production reviews for internally produced collateral and ensure final materials meet Terra's quality standards
PREPARE AND DELIVER

final artwork according to vendor specifications and confirm appropriate resolution, file formats, color profiles, bleeds and other production requirements
TEST AND REVIEW

graphics across applicable media and platforms to ensure visual quality and proper execution
Digital & Marketing Support
MANAGE

the creative development and distribution of corporate and project e-blast