Growth Marketing Director - Design & Real Estate

Mary Cook Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Cook Associates is seeking a Director of Growth Marketing to lead strategy, brand positioning, and market storytelling in a way that connects marketing to business development and client impact. This role sits at the intersection of design, brand, and commercial real estate, driving growth and market visibility.

The successful candidate will partner with firm leadership to evolve MCA's marketing function, manage budgets and timelines, and deliver measurable business outcomes through

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading externally focused marketing, brand, or communications initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, interior design, or a related field.
• Experience developing comprehensive marketing strategies and executing them across multiple channels.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage external partners, and oversee complex projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• A sophisticated understanding of brand development and the relationship between marketing, client engagement, and business growth.
• Experience in interior design, architecture, commercial real estate, or related creative industries is highly valued.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead MCA's marketing strategy and execution, aligning marketing with business development.
• Advance MCA's brand, messaging, market positioning, and visual identity.
• Oversee digital presence, content, SEO, social media, and project storytelling.
• Manage external agencies, vendors, and creative partners.
• Lead and develop internal marketing resources and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Marketing strategy

Brand development

Business development

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, interior design, or related field

Job description

Mary Cook Associates is seeking a Director of Growth Marketing to lead strategy, brand positioning, and market storytelling in a way that connects marketing to business development and client impact. This role sits at the intersection of design, brand, and commercial real estate, driving growth and market visibility.

The successful candidate will partner with firm leadership to evolve MCA's marketing function, manage budgets and timelines, and deliver measurable business outcomes through