Graphic Design Manager | East & Central Regions

Colliers International • Nashville, TN

10d • $95,108 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Colliers is seeking a creative and strategic design leader to support brand and business goals across the East and Central regions. This hybrid role can be based in any state listed in the posting; Chicago, Illinois is identified as a specific area/location. The manager leads complex design projects and creative direction from concept through final production, contributing to broader design strategy while maintaining brand standards and client objectives.

The role delivers high-impact work across property marketing, business development, and brand initiatives in print and digital formats. It requires managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines, collaborating with regional leadership and project stakeholders, and advising teams on the appropriate use of Colliers, client, and property branding. The manager also oversees creative quality, production readiness, and the use of templates, tools, asset libraries, and file management systems.

The position requires experience in commercial real estate, B2B services, or professional services, as well as advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Experience with digital presentation tools, print production, digital asset formatting, visual storytelling, and creative AI tools is also relevant. The position is hybrid and eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance. The approximate salary range is $95,108 to $110,000 USD, with pay determined in part by work location and job-related factors.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive design experience, including work across multiple markets.
• Experience in commercial real estate, B2B services, or a professional services environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with print production processes and digital asset formatting.
• Expertise in strategic layout design and visual storytelling for high-impact presentations.
• Strong design aesthetic, including visual storytelling, layout judgment, and creative design solutions across print and digital media.
• Ability to be responsive, adaptable, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and minimal direction or supervision.
• Exceptional leadership, collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High degree of professionalism and passion for success.
• Commitment to maintaining brand standards and consistency across materials.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with digital tools such as Ceros, Adobe Express, After Effects, or Adobe Premiere.
• Experience and interest in leveraging creative AI tools to drive productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design projects, including brochures, proposals, offering memoranda, social media, and presentations.
• Serve as a brand champion and ensure creative deliverables align with brand standards and client objectives.
• Lead creative direction for assigned projects from concept development through final production and contribute to broader design strategy.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize work to meet deadlines, and use the internal workflow management tool and intake form to track projects and requests.
• Develop advanced interactive and multimedia presentations for client pitches and marketing initiatives using tools such as PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, and Ceros.
• Provide direction and feedback on creative concepts, design execution, and brand alignment.
• Create and refine visual elements such as maps, infographics, floor plans, and charts to communicate complex information.
• Deliver high-impact design solutions on time for digital and print marketing efforts.
• Customize templates and layouts for project needs while maintaining brand integrity.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to turn strategic objectives into visual solutions.
• Manage and optimize internal asset libraries, templates, and file management systems.
• Prepare production-ready files for printers, vendors, and digital platforms.
• Review and approve final creative outputs for accuracy and brand compliance, and troubleshoot design challenges.
• Promote the use of brand tools, templates, and systems to improve consistency and efficiency, and incorporate visual storytelling into deliverables.
• Advise project teams and stakeholders on appropriate use of Colliers, client, or property branding in line with brand governance and marketing strategy.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Employer-subsidized medical benefits, including dental and vision options.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 10 days of sick leave.
• A minimum of 15 days of vacation annually; certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
• 10 paid holidays and two personal flex days annually.
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of employment: 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive and foster parents.

What This Job Offers

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