Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer will create engaging visual concepts that support the organization’s business objectives. Responsibilities include developing layouts for various marketing materials and managing creative service requests to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Display a high level of graphic design expertise and proficiency
• Daily responsibilities include the conception, development, and design of a variety of marketing collateral and digital design including, social media images/posts, flyers, brochures, e-mail templates, HTML templates, internal branded templates, internal presentations, website assets, signage and other materials
• Managing a high volume of creative service requests, traffic status to ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Organize files, photos, and all collateral produced or received
• Analyze and plan the framework of design according to the laid-out concept and established specifications of the project
• Utilize new techniques and processes to provide quality designs
• Suggest new ways of improving the quality of designs and other project issues
• Ensure each community and company brand individuality, excitement, impact, and accuracy in all marketing materials
• Review all creative materials before they are finalized to ensure quality control and brand standards are met
• Maintain primary contact with advertising vendors, signage vendors and local printers to streamline efficiencies and leverage pricing
• Facilitate monthly billing compilation and submission as needed
• Brainstorm and provide recommendations on new technology and design capabilities that allow our department to continually push boundaries and support offerings
• Occasionally, present the creative direction and graphic design input to clients and internal teams
• Responsible for translating a property and company’s marketing objectives into creative strategies and designs
• The ideal candidate will also be utilized for alternative marketing support if ever needed during times of heavy workload, rolling out of any group initiatives, attending all meetings run by marketing, and vacations/leaves of absence
• Occasional visits to site/market may be needed in times of lease ups and renovation marketing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Proficient in HTML
• Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management, Adobe
• Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator and InDesign
• Edit & color-correct images in Photoshop
• Prior experience working in a PC environment

Key Skills

• Graphic design expertise and proficiency
• HTML proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management, Adobe proficiency
• Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator and InDesign proficiency
• Edit & color-correct images in Photoshop
• Prior experience working in a PC environment

Benefits

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• 401(k) with robust company match
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)