Job Title
Graphic Designer
Job Description Summary
Graphic Designer
The Graphic Design role reports to the Marketing Manager. The Graphic Designer works with the broader Florida marketing team to execute the strategic vision of special projects, pitches/presentations and property marketing collateral as requested by fee-earners and broader service delivery teams. Responsible for supporting visual marketing and service line needs by providing timely, consistent, and high-quality design work and templates under strict deadlines using Adobe CC and the Microsoft Office Suite on a PC platform
Job Description
Key responsibilities include:
Support requirements of incoming requests from marketing leadership and fee-earners as it relates to creative support:
Attend strategy sessions with marketing and communications leadership, fee-earners and research as required
Develop materials to communicate critical messages and key selling propositions
Develop creative materials and perform the production and quality control of marketing collateral, reporting progress to Marketing Manager
Reviewing draft presentations with Marketing Manager
Finalize creative pitches and/or proposals for distribution
Coordinate production of materials, including packaging artwork, assembling final layouts for print and; preparing notes and instructions for printers and other vendors; and liaising with Marketing leadership as needed
Design or apply standard templates to support the local business; update as necessary
Design and format marketing materials including property brochures, proposals, presentation boards, flyers, e-blasts, postcards, offering memorandums, pop-up banners, tour books and event invitations
Demonstrate a high level of creative development and production skill
Produce creative collateral to support the business, ensuring alignment with company’s brand positioning from concept to final product; utilize available creative programs
Managing creative requirements, expectations and deadlines for all projects
Prioritize total workload with local marketing team and leadership (as appropriate)
Communicate to internal clients the priority, progress, deadlines and outstanding questions regularly
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Communications or related discipline
2+ years of graphic design experience or any similar combination of education and experience
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite on the PC platform
A working knowledge of HTML/CSS and video shooting/editing skills a plus
Self-starter, detail oriented, well organized, able to handle multiple projects at any given time and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Experience or interest in production environment
Real estate background a plus
Experience in a design/ad agency environment and project management is a plus but not required
Proven record of providing outstanding internal and external customer service
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Physical Requirements
Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day
Involves periods of standing; operating copier/scanner/large format printer/cutting machine/binding machine/ etc.
May involve producing and assembling books, pop-up banners, foam core boards
Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
