Graphic Designer

JLL•Washington, DC

9d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join JLL's creative team as an Entry Level Graphic Designer, where you'll play a vital role in supporting business development through compelling visual design and marketing materials. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply professional graphic design principles while developing innovative ideas that enhance JLL's competitive advantage in the commercial real estate market. You'll work collaboratively with deal teams to translate concepts into visually striking materials, from offering memorandums and presentations to digital campaigns and branded collateral. As part of a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, you'll manage complex projects from concept through completion while staying current on design trends and software advancements to continuously enhance presentation quality and effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Minimum of 2 years design experience using Adobe Creative Suite with strong emphasis on InDesign expertise
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) on Macintosh operating system
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated tact and diplomacy when interacting with stakeholders
Well-developed verbal, listening, written, and creative design skills
Excellent time management, planning, and problem-solving abilities with ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to design within established branding standards while maintaining quality

Nice To Haves

Design-related certifications
Knowledge of commercial real estate industry
Intermediate working knowledge of HTML, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience with digital marketing platforms
Understanding of responsive design principles
Experience creating floor plans, aerials, and technical real estate graphics
Familiarity with bound book production and print specifications

Responsibilities

Create, design, and edit comprehensive materials including print and interactive collateral such as proposals, offering memorandums, graphics/covers, flyers, maps, and presentation materials
Apply professional graphic design principles to develop innovative visual solutions that support business development objectives
Manage complex design projects from initial concept through final completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery
Provide design advice and guidance to deal teams, translating verbal and written input into compelling graphic illustrations
Design dynamic email blasts and marketing campaigns that align with JLL branding standards and client preferences
Stay current on design software advancements and marketing/design trends within and outside the real estate industry
Collaborate effectively with team members in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating initiative and proactively identifying needs