Graphic Designer

Transwestern•Madison, IL

6d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern. Transwestern is built on a common purpose - Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together . We are committed to the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence. POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Graphic Designer to support marketing, leasing, and business development initiatives within a commercial real estate environment. This role is responsible for designing impactful visual content across print, digital, motion, and environmental platforms—ranging from brochures and pitch decks to social media graphics, signage, email campaigns, video content, and event materials. The ideal candidate has a strong design aesthetic, excellent typographic and layout skills, and the ability to transform complex information into clear, compelling visuals. This role balances creative design with cross-functional collaboration across marketing, brokerage, leadership, and digital teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Communication Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Minimum 3 years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in commercial real estate, architecture, corporate marketing, or B2B industries.
Experience designing for email, web, social media, and environmental applications (e.g., signage, large-format graphics).
Strong portfolio demonstrates excellence in typography, layout, and visual hierarchy across both print and digital mediums.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
Proficiency with PowerPoint and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Basic understanding of responsive design, asset optimization, and preparing files for both print and digital deployment.
Strong conceptual thinker with a polished, modern design aesthetic and solid foundation in typography, layout, and color theory.
Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and clients.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with high attention to detail.
Enthusiastic about storytelling, branding, and bringing property campaigns to life through compelling design.
Comfortable taking direction and feedback while contributing new ideas and design innovations.
This is an on-site position.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of HTML/CSS, Wix, or other web platforms (WordPress, Squarespace) preferred.
Experience with motion/video editing tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and produce a wide variety of marketing materials, including but not limited to: Property brochures, offering memoranda, and pitch decks
Property brand identity (define fonts, colors, logos, patterns, illustrations)
Property websites
Proposals and presentation materials (both print and digital)
Email campaigns, social media assets, advertisement design and web graphics
Infographics, maps, stacking plans, floor plans, and other original art
Event collateral, event signage, and promotional merchandise
Environmental graphics, custom leasing signage, and large-format installations
Ensure all materials are proofed, high-quality, and print- or digital-ready.
Ensure all creative output adheres to brand standards, meets quality control expectations, and reflects best practices in visual storytelling.
Proactively manage and update tasks and projects in project management tool, ensuring all necessary details and updates are maintained until complete.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment.
Maintain and organize digital asset libraries, templates, and style guides.
Work closely with marketing, brokerage, leasing, and research teams to develop and deliver design solutions that support property marketing, business development, and company initiatives.
Develop multiple design concepts from the creative brief, and present them to stakeholders.
Incorporate feedback constructively to refine and improve visual content.
Support internal communications, leadership initiatives, and executive presentations with professional, visually aligned collateral.
Perform or assume additional duties as assigned.