Creative Director, Design

Elevate a brand entering its boldest chapter yet.

Realtor.com is a brand on the rise—with new leadership, a bold creative point of view, and a thriving new headquarters in the heart of downtown Austin. We’re looking for a visionary Creative Director, Design to help define the next era of our brand and bring breakthrough ideas to life across every channel.

 Why now?

Over the past six months, we’ve brought in a powerhouse team to help accelerate a transformation already in motion—building on the foundation of an incredibly talented team that’s been shaping the brand and go-to-market for years.

• A new VP of Brand & Creative (your direct manager), focused on building a culture of world-class creative, recently joined from Tesla & Coca-Cola
• A new Creative Director, Copy, just joined from YETI
• A new SVP of Customer Marketing, from OJO Labs and a lifelong Realtor
• And a new creative agency partner, GSD&M, based right here in Austin

We just made our local presence known at SXSW, and are preparing to launch a major new national campaign. This is a rare opportunity to join a brand with massive reach and a fresh creative ambition—one that welcomes risk, rewards craft, and is hungry to make real cultural impact.

About the role

As Creative Director, Design, you’ll lead visual storytelling for a brand that helps millions of people every month navigate one of the most important decisions of their lives: finding a home.

You’ll concept, direct, and execute campaigns that make people feel something—and do something. You’ll work closely with our Creative Director for Copy, as well as Brand Strategy and Integrated Marketing leads to bring ideas to life across paid media, digital, social, product, CRM, and beyond.

We’re building a team that moves fast, dreams big, and obsesses over the details. You’ll be right at the center of it.

What you’ll do

For the work:

• Lead campaign development and content creation that stops people in their scrolls (and their tracks)
• Champion ideas that deliver both creative excellence and business performance
• Shape briefs, guide production, and ensure consistent visual language across all touchpoints
• Elevate agency and in-house creative with clear feedback and high standards

For the team:

• Mentor and grow designers and art directors with care and ambition
• Cast talent to briefs that match their strengths and challenge their potential
• Jump in when needed—whether directing a shoot or sharpening a deck
• Help build a resilient, collaborative, optimistic creative culture

For the brand:

• Be the visual steward of a national brand in the middle of a bold evolution
• Partner with GSD&M and creative collaborators to push the work forward
• Balance short-term scrappiness with long-term storytelling

For the culture:

• Embrace the spirit of Austin creativity—open, brave, community-minded
• Foster connection and shared standards across a hybrid, mostly remote team, ensuring every maker feels seen, inspired, and part of the mission
• Push for ideas that surprise, delight, and drive impact
• Keep the bar high and the energy higher

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience at agencies and in-house creative teams building standout work
• 5+ years of leadership and team management
• A strong portfolio of integrated campaigns across brand, digital, and social
• Mastery of design, art direction, typography, photography, and visual identity
• Clear creative taste, strong point of view, and a passion for mentorship
• A track record of delivering work that earns attention and drives results

Bonus points for:

• Editorial design experience
• Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere, or Emerging editing tools
• Figma expertise

Why Austin?

Realtor.com is headquartered in the heart of downtown Austin, and we’re investing in this city as the creative engine of our brand. From office energy to SXSW energy, you’ll be part of a vibrant team shaping what’s next—not just for us, but for the category.

What success looks like

• You help establish Realtor.com as a must-watch brand in tech, media, and culture
• Your work contributes directly to measurable brand and business results—from increased brand awareness and NPS to traffic growth and higher conversion rates across the funnel
• You shape the look and feel of a national brand conversation that gets noticed
• You mentor and grow a team that’s proud of the work they’re making

Ready to make your mark? Join us.