Creative Marketing Director - Multifamily Brands

Ardent Communities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Communities is seeking a Creative Marketing Director to lead branding and marketing initiatives across signage, print and events for a portfolio of apartment communities and rental homes in Columbus, OH.

You will guide creative direction, oversee design and content outputs, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure cohesive messaging that supports leasing activity and resident engagement while maintaining brand consistency across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong creative leadership and experience in Creative Direction and Creative Strategy.
• Experience in branding and maintaining brand identity.
• Experience in art direction and working with designers and vendors.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in property management marketing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee creative direction and strategy for multifamily branding campaigns.
• Oversee design and content outputs across signage, print and digital assets.
• Collaborate with leadership, property managers and vendors to ensure brand consistency.
• Develop and maintain annual marketing calendar and campaign schedules.
• Analyze campaign performance to drive leasing activity and resident engagement.
• Manage relationships with external partners and printing vendors.
• Guide site-level marketing for each community and ensure cohesive messaging.
• Identify opportunities for community-focused promotions and events.

Skills

Creative Direction

Creative Strategy

Marketing planning

Branding

Art Direction

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Design, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Ardent Communities is seeking a Creative Marketing Director to lead branding and marketing initiatives across signage, print and events for a portfolio of apartment communities and rental homes in Columbus, OH.

You will guide creative direction, oversee design and content outputs, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure cohesive messaging that supports leasing activity and resident engagement while maintaining brand consistency across channels.