Job Title

Graphic Designer

Job Description Summary

As a member of the Marketing Creative Services Hub, the Graphic Designer works to execute the strategic vision of a variety of marketing deliverables, including sales materials, digital graphics, content marketing projects, client presentations, events materials and property marketing collateral. The Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting visual marketing requirements by providing timely, consistent, and high-quality design work and templates under deadlines using Adobe CC and as required, Microsoft O360 applications, particularly PowerPoint and Word.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support requirements of incoming creative design requests:Review and understand creative brief (if formal brief provided) or project background and requirements to prepare for the development of the projectWork with Creative Lead/Manager on vision for designWith input of Creative Lead/Manager or Sr. Graphic Designer, develop materials based on design or project direction to communicate critical messages and key selling propositionsWith input of Creative Lead/Manager or Sr. Graphic Designer, develop creative materials and provide a first level of quality controlFinalize projects for review by Creative Lead/Manager and other QC reviewers, and prepare for distributionCoordinate production of materials, including packaging artwork, assembling final layouts for print (as needed, preparing notes and instructions for printers); and liaising with Project Coordinator or Marketing Operations Manager as neededUnderstand, employ and adhere to company brand standardsSupport the design of original files, utilize existing custom designs, or work creativity within standard templates to support efficient delivery of materials; update templates as necessarySupport design and format marketing materials, including offering memorandums, property brochures, thought leadership reports, infographics, proposals, presentation boards, flyers, direct mail, e-blasts, postcards, pop-up banners, property tour books, corporate materials and event invitationsCreate and modify maps to illustrate relevant informationCreate tables, charts, graphs, illustrations, and other visuals in a highly efficient mannerDemonstrate a high level of creative development and production skillProduce creative collateral to support the business, ensuring alignment with company's brand positioning from concept to final product; utilize available creative programsManage creative requirements, expectations and deadlines for all projectsPrioritize total workload with input of manager and project coordinator Communicate with Project Coordinator and or Marketing Operations Manager regarding priority, progress, deadlines and outstanding questions throughout project life cycle

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design/Communications or related discipline3+ years of graphic design experience or any similar combination of education and experienceAdvanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of html and digital marketing methodsUnderstand, design, and use infographics and iconography to create effective visual communicationStrong knowledge in creating Brochures, Flyers, and other types of marketing collateralsSkilled in vector graphics creation and photo manipulationKnowledgeable in creating interactive PDFsStrong Microsoft Word layout and formatting skillsStrong Microsoft Powerpoint design and layout skills. Utilizing interactivity, animations, and navigationsBasic understanding in UI / UX creationKnowledge in Newsletter creation and Video editing a plusCommercial real estate experience a plusDetail oriented, well organized, able to handle multiple projects at any given time and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentExperience with high-end graphics, marketing, or production environment and/or real estate background a plusProven record of providing outstanding internal and external customer serviceExcellent oral and written communication skills