Graphic Designer (Chicago) - Commercial Real Estate

Position Responsibilities

Graphic Design :

• Execute the creation of illustrations, graphics, maps, and collateral that add value to business development materials and other marketing collateral.
• Create offering memorandums, flyers, brochures, sales packages, HTML / online execution, and direct mail to support team or department marketing efforts.
• Create custom designs using our company brand on some projects and utilize the branding on our building for sale for custom property-specific marketing.
• Provide design direction to external vendors.
• Manage print and digital production through completion with outside vendors as appropriate
• Provide quality control for all marketing deliverables (proofreading, style guide, production management, etc.)
• Serve as a member of the Property Marketing Team, which includes providing backup coverage for members, participating in team meetings, time tracking based on the project and sales team, communicating regularly with the team and Property Marketing Manager, and sharing work across offices as needed

Marketing :

• Provide creative and strategic input to support marketing and business initiatives.
• Collaborate to create property marketing campaigns and develop creative concepts.
• Participate in team and business development brainstorming sessions.
• Design graphics and images for email marketing and social media use to promote listings

Relationship Management :

• Build and foster collaborative relationships with marketing, sales, and business development professionals.
• Coordinate with the Marketing & Communications team on corporate initiatives and brand standards.

What We're Looking For :

• Post-secondary education in Marketing or Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work graphic design experience required. Experience in commercial real estate is a definite asset
• Strong proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to Adobe CC suite of programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver required) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
• Operates with a sense of urgency, is proactive, and takes initiative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and presentation skills
• Works well independently with an ability to work collaboratively with others, and strong client service skills

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including : medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!