Associate Director - Property, Design & Architecture

Together Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate communications firm is seeking a PR Associate Director to manage high-profile clients and lead innovative campaigns. This senior role demands over 10 years of PR communications experience, particularly in property, design, and architecture. The ideal candidate will have established media contacts and exceptional communication skills to craft compelling narratives. This position provides an opportunity to drive impactful strategies, enhance brand reputation, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of PR/communications experience in property, design, and architecture.
• Established media and influencer contacts across global publications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow senior client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients aligning with their objectives.
• Deliver innovative campaign strategies ensuring best-in-class service.

Skills

Project management

Strategic counsel

Media relations

Creative problem-solving

Communication

Job description

PR Associate Director- Property, Design & Architecture

Department: Property & Placemaking

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: PURPLE London

Description

Job Overview: The Associate Director is a senior role at PURPLE, leading high-profile clients across property, design, and architecture. This role drives bold, culturally relevant communications, shapes strategic campaigns, and delivers exceptional client service and value. With deep industry expertise and a passion for storytelling, the Associate Director will elevate both our clients’ brands and PURPLE’s reputation as a prominent player in luxury real estate communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Provide strategic counsel to clients, ensuring alignment with their business objectives and brand ethos
• Lead the creation and delivery of client strategies and campaigns, ensuring best-in-class account service
• Industry trend forecasting and insights to ensure campaigns remains innovative, creative, and commercially effective
• Cultivate relationships with top-tier media, influencers, and industry and actively pitch stories and coach teams to build and enhance their media networks
• Develop and maintain partnerships with brands, cultural institutions, and other relevant collaborators
• Support with new business strategy, identifying opportunities and securing new clients

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• An execution-focused individual who delivers outcomes
• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
• Industry experience across property, design and architecture; international property experience beneficial
• Minimum 10 years PR / communications experience
• Established high-level media and influencer contacts across global publications and platforms
• Understanding of wider hospitality, culture, lifestyle, and luxury industries
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives
• Strong problem-resolution skills, including creativity and resourcefulness in dynamic environments
• Demonstrated success in securing new business and driving revenue growth

Personal Qualities:

• Thrives under pressure, maintaining grace and professionalism in high-stakes situations.
• Takes initiative and ownership, balancing multiple priorities with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and capable of navigating ambiguity.