Communications Director (Architecture)

About The Role:

The Crowd is partnering with a leading international architecture and design practice renowned for shaping places, communities and the public realm. They are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Communications Director to join their New York office to build on the practice’s established reputation, strengthen its profile and expand its presence across the international architecture and design industry.

This is a senior, high-impact position working closely with senior leadership and local marketing teams to translate complex design thinking into compelling stories, cultivate meaningful media relationships and establish a cohesive voice across internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will be a creative and strategic communications leader with exceptional storytelling skills, proven people management experience and a background in architecture or the built environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished communications professional to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded international practice. The role will suit someone who enjoys setting the strategic direction while remaining hands-on with writing, content development and delivery.

Our client offers excellent benefits including hybrid working, employee stock contributions, profit sharing, a 401(k), health coverage, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a strategic communications plan that strengthens the firm’s reputation, supports business objectives and showcases its projects, research, expertise and people across international markets.
• Build relationships with key media, publications and industry platforms, securing project coverage, interviews, awards, speaking engagements and events, while advising senior leadership on messaging and sensitive communications.
• Lead the development of compelling content across digital, social, video and print channels, translating complex design thinking into engaging stories and providing hands-on writing, editing and thought leadership support.
• Drive consistent internal and external communications across studios, working closely with senior leadership and local marketing teams to align messaging, share best practice and strengthen employee engagement.
• Manage and mentor marketing and communications teams, coordinate external creative contributors, oversee budgets and resources, and evaluate campaign performance to continually improve reach, engagement and impact.

Key Skills/Requirements:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in communications, PR, or marketing, preferably within the architecture / built environment
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex projects and ideas accessible and compelling to different audiences.
• Proven success securing media coverage, developing integrated communications campaigns, and handling sensitive or crisis communications.
• People management experience and a collaborative leadership style – experience coordinating teams across multiple offices and time zones is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills, familiarity with digital publishing, social media, SEO, and CRM tools, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

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