Description
Transwestern Real Estate Services adds value for investors, owners and occupiers of all commercial property types through comprehensive solutions grounded in sound market intelligence. Part of the Transwestern companies, the firm applies a consultative approach to Agency Leasing, Asset Services, Tenant Advisory + Workplace Solutions, Capital Markets and Research & Investment Analytics.
Our firm's award-winning culture and reputation for exceptional service are built on a common purpose – Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together. This unique approach, reinforced by the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence, create value for our team members and clients every day.
The Graphic Designer joins Transwestern's national business development and in-house branding and marketing teams. The group is made up of writers, strategists, and designers — working on national pitches, proposals, company branding initiatives, and client branding and marketing projects. The Graphic Designer is responsible for the creation of high-end digital and print collateral, with a heavy emphasis on layout design, brand development, and interactive design. The candidate joins a highly creative, motivated, and collaborative team that leads business development, marketing, and client-focused solutions for the entire company. This role will report to the National Director of Business Development and will be supervised day-to-day by the Art Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Knowledge of both print and digital processes; experience in executing on high-quality deliverables for business development and branding/marketing clients
Provide graphic support on creative projects
Conceptualize, plan, design, and produce a wide range of graphic and/or illustrative materials such as: pitch decks and proposals; printed new business materials (magazines, unique print pieces, or branded gifts)
Lead design efforts for pitch decks, RFPs, and other designed business development materials
Visual direction for company-wide templates
Brand development and brand standards guides (logo design, web design, hard goods, spatial design, etc.); marketing campaigns (eblasts, brochures, social media, etc.); event collateral; newsletter templates
Maintain relationships with all production vendors
Other design responsibilities as assigned by national new business development and in-house agency team.
Collaboration with team, work closely with strategy and copy to articulate messaging
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication, Marketing, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 3–5 years' post-college professional design and graphics experience
Prior experience in production and knowledge of print processes.
Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.
Motion graphics, web design (HTML, Wix, Squarespace) experience a plus.
MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) experience required.
Client communication and project management experience is a plus.
Strong conceptual ability; extremely creative with the ability to depersonalize own efforts in order to incorporate input from others to affect project completion and organization buy-in.
Ability to change course/direction on projects at a moment's notice; ability to reprioritize tasks and timelines.
Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines; ability to work independently and to prioritize responsibilities; multi-tasking.
Creative flair with top-rate conceptual and visual skills; ability to take concepts and ideas and transform them into images.
Detail-oriented.
Superior communication and organizational skills.
Enthusiastic about becoming an expert on how to uniquely communication the company's vision through visual communication.
WORK SHIFT
LOCATION
Chicago, ILWe Are Transwestern!
Transwestern's Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion — not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone. Transwestern offers an exciting work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits, which include medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as a 401(K) plan. Transwestern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Third Party Agencies/Vendors!
Transwestern recognizes the valued service provided by its recruitment agencies and as such have a Preferred Supplier List, which whom terms of business have been agreed. Only suppliers who have signed these terms can engage with Transwestern and its Family of Companies. If you are interested in becoming a Preferred Supplier vendor, we invite you to email us only at recruittw@transwestern.com. Please provide relevant information about your agency, and our dedicated team will carefully review and approve your submission. We will reach out if we find that there is a potential match and interest in adding your agency to our preapproved recruiting vendors list. Agreements obtained outside of this formal process will not be recognized and will be deemed invalid. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this established procedure. Thank you in advance.
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