Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posted 22-sep-2021 service line advisory segment role type full-time areas of interest marketing location(s) chicago - illinois - united states of america
Summary
Cbre’s chicago-based marketing and business development team is looking for a motivated graphic designer to focus on designing for the property marketing teamThe graphic designer will be responsible for designing deliverables including, but not limited to proposals and presentations, brochures and flyers, infographics, all requiring a look and feel tailored to each projectThe ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the fundamentals and principles of design, as well as adobe creative cloud and design techniques, and will be collaborative and able to adapt to changing priorities and iterative project developmentThis role requires a high level of strategic planning, critical thinking, resourcefulness and the ability to communicate the motivation for your design choicesThis is a collaborative role and interaction with cbre teams is required, so the ability to participate in meetings in necessary.
Key responsibilities
Responsible for the layout, design, and production activities to produce quality designs.
Work within a multitude of brand guidelines (cbre as well as client brands).
Create original creative content (logos and brand applications) for new pursuits.
Confers with internal clients to discuss and determine layout design.
Focus on creating multi-paged documents, including proposals, presentations and broker opinions of value (bovs).
Work under guidance from internal clients, manager and project coordinator for broker teams
Must be able to project manage own workload and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects going on at the same time.
Make decisions with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve results and deadlines.
Works collaboratively with design team members.
Qualifications
Bachelor of art or fine arts degree preferred with a minimum of two years of design experience in a business environment or agency.
Has a strong understanding of the fundamentals of design and can successfully execute projects with a knowledge of typography & type setting, photo editing, color, shape, balance, hierarchy, proportion and working within a grid system.
Advanced proficiency in creative cloud (primary applications include indesign, illustrator and photoshop), and strong skills in microsoft powerpoint, word and excel.
Must have a solid grasp of fundamental concepts of print and digital publishing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to manage your time and workloadAbility to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal clients.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documentsIs able to carry a project from start to finish effectively and with confidence and is able to produce work under tight deadlinesIs accurate in their work and has the ability to quality control their own projects.
Takes direction well and is able to execute on other’s ideas.
Keeps current in modern design trends and solutions.
Is able to effectively design systems and layouts that maximize legibility and the communication of a messageIs strategic in all their approaches and understands how their work relates to a larger system.
Is comfortable and has experience designing to all product types (digital, print, large format, experiential, etc.).
Is comfortable presenting to and having contact with internal clients.
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
Cbre creative community
Cbre is a destination for world-class creative talent focusing on diversity, visibility and talent driven initiatives that include:
Creative communities for design sharing, peer recognition and education
Awards and recognition for world class creative work (both internal and external)
Cbre has enterprise adobe access which provides endless creative opportunities within the vast creative platform, and opportunities to grow your design skills
Mentorship opportunities to learn and grow from other creatives at cbre
This positions has the flexibility for a candidate to be located remotely in key markets.
