Graphic Design Manager

Foundry Commercial • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

We are seeking an energetic, motivated, and experienced Graphic Design Manager to join Foundry’s marketing team in Raleigh, NC. This role combines hands-on creative execution with leadership responsibilities, managing a team of marketing professionals. Primary responsibilities include leading new business development initiatives, overseeing local and regional integrated marketing campaigns, and strengthening and evolving the Foundry brand. There will be significant opportunity for professional growth as we encourage strategic thinking, creative leadership, and innovative solutions by leveraging new technologies and design trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art or Design/Visual Communications
• 7+ years of graphic design experience, with prior leadership or people-management experience preferred
• Advanced design skills using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Strong advocate and early adopter of new formats, trends, and technologies
• Print production knowledge required
• Dreamweaver and/or HTML experience required
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Committed, dedicated to producing high-quality work, and motivated to continuously learn and improve

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the commercial real estate space a plus but not required
• Knowledge of website design platforms such as Weebly or Muse a plus
• Presentation software such as Prezi or Flipboard a plus
• Motion graphics and video production and editing experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership & Team Oversight
• Provide creative direction and leadership for a team of marketing associates and designers responsible for producing brokerage marketing materials.
• Review and guide the design and layout of marketing deliverables to ensure high quality, brand consistency, and effective visual storytelling.
• Establish and maintain design standards, templates, and production processes that improve efficiency across marketing teams.
• Manage project workflow and prioritize requests to ensure timely delivery in a fast-paced brokerage environment.
• Participate in client meetings alongside sales teams.
• Property Marketing & Brokerage Support
• Lead the design and production of property marketing materials including offering memorandums (OMs), property brochures, flyers, proposals, and pitch presentations.
• Partner with brokers and marketing associates to develop customized marketing strategies and materials tailored to specific assets and target audiences.
• Provide creative oversight for high-profile listings, major pursuits, and strategic client presentations.
• Ensure property marketing materials meet brand standards while allowing flexibility for broker teams and property positioning.
• Design Execution & Brand Development
• Conceptualize and design high-quality marketing materials including presentations, investment marketing packages, client proposals, and corporate marketing assets.
• Maintain and elevate the firm’s brand identity across all marketing channels, ensuring consistency in visual communication.
• Develop custom branding and design concepts for major listings, property campaigns, and firm initiatives.
• Digital Marketing & Content
• Create visually engaging content for digital platforms including email campaigns, social media graphics, and website updates.
• Design interactive or visually compelling presentations to support business development and client pursuits.
• Collaborate with marketing leadership on digital initiatives that enhance the presentation of property listings and marketing campaigns.
• Project Management & Collaboration
• Manage multiple design and marketing projects simultaneously while maintaining high design standards and meeting tight deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with brokers, marketing associates, leadership, and external vendors to execute marketing initiatives effectively.
• Oversee print production and vendor coordination to ensure quality and accuracy of final deliverables.
• Stay current on design trends, marketing technologies, and CRE industry best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager