Brand & Storytelling Creative Director

Pfeffer Torode Architecture; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer provided healthcare (vision/d

Paid Time Off (20 days + 9 holidays)

4% 401K matching with immediate vest

$200 monthly technology stipend

Job summary

Pfeffer Torode seeks a Creative Director to lead brand and visual storytelling across publications, presentations, and online platforms. This hands‑on role requires crafting high‑quality layouts and imagery while developing firmwide standards and guiding the design team.

You will embed with projects on select high‑profile work, shaping the narrative from concept to finished piece, and collaborating with principals to maintain a consistent voice and craft.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in architecture/interiors/graphic design/creative direction, with leadership experience.
• Portfolio showing exceptional layout, typography, image craft, and clear point of view.
• Proven ability to deliver finished work with high craft.
• Experience directing photography and art direction on site.
• Experience with publications, press relations, or awards submissions.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Proficiency in Figma, CMS (Squarespace/WordPress), and Microsoft Office.
• Architecture/interiors literacy and ability to discuss with designers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to write in the firm’s voice.
• Discretion handling sensitive project and business information.

Responsibilities

• Hold and extend PTA’s visual and verbal identity across touchpoints.
• Translate direction into concepts, narratives, and finished pieces.
• Establish and maintain firmwide presentation standards.
• Produce high‑craft layouts, presentations, and visual storytelling.
• Review and approve external presentations, messaging, imagery, and collateral.
• Oversee the photography program end to end.
• Refine project thesis and carry into decks, publications, web, and social.
• Own the awards and competitions calendar and submissions.

Skills

Creative leadership

Portfolio excellence

Craft expertise

Photography direction

Publications/awards

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

CMS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Architecture literacy

Communication skills

Discretion

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Acrobat

Job description

Pfeffer Torode seeks a Creative Director to lead brand and visual storytelling across publications, presentations, and online platforms. This hands‑on role requires crafting high‑quality layouts and imagery while developing firmwide standards and guiding the design team.

You will embed with projects on select high‑profile work, shaping the narrative from concept to finished piece, and collaborating with principals to maintain a consistent voice and craft.