Senior Graphic Designer

Cushman & Wakefield•Boston, MA

4d•$72,250 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The embedded Senior Graphic Designer is a dedicated design resource for a high-producing Agency Leasing and Capital Markets brokerage team, producing marketing materials for properties offered for lease and sale. The role reports to local operations leadership and works day to day with brokers and fee-earners. The designer translates property positioning, market data, and complex information into clear, compelling visual stories across print and digital channels. They lead creative execution from concept through final delivery with a high degree of independence, strategic thinking, and project ownership. The role calls for a creative, detail-oriented, solutions-driven designer with a strong aesthetic who understands how creative supports marketing strategy and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, entrepreneurial sales environment. This position is required to be onsite in the Boston office five days a week. The stated compensation range is $72,250.00–$85,000.00, subject to factors including location, experience, qualifications, and other eligibility considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience; the degree is preferred.
At least 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
A strong portfolio demonstrating diverse work, including branding, marketing collateral, long-format design, information design, and print and digital production.
Ability to take projects from concept through final production with limited creative direction.
Experience developing brands and creative concepts and working within established templates and brand standards.
Strong understanding of infographics, iconography, maps, charts, and other methods for turning complex information into effective visual communications.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control and accuracy.
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, including the ability to balance multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with brokers, operations leadership, and marketing partners.
Ability to work efficiently and independently in a high-volume environment while maintaining creative quality.
A proven record of outstanding internal client service.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
Must work onsite in the Boston office five days a week.

Nice To Haves

Professional design experience in a high-volume agency, corporate marketing, or professional services environment.
Experience in commercial real estate, property marketing, architecture, or commercial construction marketing.

Responsibilities

Lead creative development and execution of property marketing materials from concept through final production for brokers, fee-earners, marketing partners, and team leadership.
Translate property positioning, target audiences, differentiators, and marketing objectives into visual solutions.
Create property logos, brand systems, and look-and-feel concepts that convey a strong visual identity.
Translate property information, market data, amenities, and location attributes into engaging visual communications.
Create maps, infographics, iconography, tables, charts, illustrations, and other visual storytelling elements.
Apply advanced typography, layout, branding, information hierarchy, and production skills.
Deliver timely, consistent, high-quality work under tight deadlines using an efficient, organized workflow.
Design Agency Leasing collateral, including property brochures, flyers, availability and tenant-facing presentations, and marketing center materials.
Produce email campaigns, digital advertising, social media graphics, signage, and event materials for leasing campaigns.
Design Capital Markets collateral, including offering memorandums, broker opinions of value, property brochures, and pitch and client presentations.
Produce email blasts and other graphics to market properties for sale.
Serve as a trusted creative partner to the brokerage team and participate in project kickoffs and creative discussions.
Independently manage priorities, expectations, and deadlines across multiple Leasing and Capital Markets assignments, escalating conflicts to operations leadership when needed.
Oversee creative production and quality control, including preparation of final files.
Present design concepts to internal stakeholders and brokerage teams and explain creative decisions.
Incorporate feedback while maintaining the integrity of the creative concept and marketing objective.
Identify project challenges early and recommend creative or production solutions.
Maintain Cushman & Wakefield brand standards while creating distinctive identities for individual property brands.
Use creative judgment to determine when templates are appropriate and when bespoke solutions are needed.
Review work for accuracy, quality, consistency, project alignment, and brand compliance.
Contribute to templates, design systems, and creative resources that improve efficiency without lowering quality.
Share best practices and stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and digital capabilities.
Build working relationships with designers in similar roles to share best practices and encourage consistency across offices.