Client Partnership / Business Development Director - New York

VISUALHOUSE is an international production studio specialising in high-end architectural visualisation, CGI, and animation. We collaborate with leading architects, developers, and designers worldwide to bring landmark projects to life. Each project is unique, and we approach every brief with a focus on precision, atmosphere, and visual storytelling, delivered through our expertise in 3D visualisation, still imagery, and cinematic animation. With studios in New York and London, we operate globally at the intersection of CGI production, storytelling, and technology, translating design intent into compelling visual experiences.

Your Role at Visualhouse

You will lead and grow Visualhouse’s relationships across the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East, acting as a client partner to developers, architects, agencies, and hospitality brands. 

You will play a central role in delivering revenue growth by developing strategic accounts, securing new enterprise clients, and positioning Visualhouse as a trusted creative partner across CGI, film, branding, and digital. This includes identifying opportunities, shaping commercial strategy, and leading engagements from initial outreach through to pitch and close.

This is a client-facing role combining commercial leadership, relationship management, and hands-on pursuit strategy. You will represent the Visualhouse brand with authority, build long-term partnerships, and guide complex opportunities from early-stage conversations through to successful close. As a core member of the Business Development team, you will contribute directly to Visualhouse’s growth strategy and commercial success.

What You’ll Own

Strategic Account Leadership

• Own and grow a portfolio of high-value accounts
• Develop and execute long-term account growth strategies across developers, architects, interior designers, luxury, and hospitality brands
• Build a deep understanding of client pipelines, ambitions, and future developments
• Position Visualhouse as a trusted, long-term partner across multiple projects and services

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Identify, target, and convert new enterprise opportunities across priority sectors and regions
• Win large-scale CGI, visualisation, film, branding, and digital content projects
• Actively lead the full sales cycle: outreach, qualification, pitch strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and close
• Deliver quarterly and annual revenue targets supported by a strong, predictable pipeline

Client Partnership & Experience

• Act as the point of contact for key accounts
• Ensure clear scoping, expectation-setting, and commercial oversight throughout engagements
• Lead account reviews, feedback cycles, and debriefs to strengthen long-term partnerships
• Drive client satisfaction, retention, and long-term account growth

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with CGI, Creative, Film, and Project Management teams to shape client solutions
• Provide clear client insight, commercial context, and strategic direction to delivery teams
• Collaborate with Marketing and Commercial leadership on account-based growth initiatives, campaigns, and thought leadership
• Align internal teams around client priorities and revenue opportunities

Market Intelligence & Commercial Governance

• Monitor real estate market development pipelines to identify early-stage opportunities
• Maintain competitive and market intelligence to inform pricing, positioning, and service development
• Own CRM hygiene, pipeline forecasting, and regular commercial reporting
• Ensure commercial risk, margin expectations, and scope boundaries are clearly defined and upheld

What You’ll Bring

• 5–10 years’ experience in client-facing commercial roles within CGI/visualisation, creative production, architecture, real estate marketing, branding, or related sectors
• A proven track record of winning major projects and growing strategic or enterprise-level accounts
• An established network across the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East, including developers, architects, hospitality brands
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in scoping, pricing, forecasting, and revenue planning
• Confidence navigating complex organisations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• A polished, credible, and authoritative presence with senior clients and partners

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Regular team outings and studio socials
• Monthly wellness budget to support physical and mental wellbeing
• Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
• A collaborative, creative studio environment with international exposure