Senior Graphic Designer

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

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This role is responsible for conceptualizing and delivering strategic, visually engaging designs that resonate with CBRE Investment Management business stakeholders. This role requires critical thinking, resourcefulness, a high level of business acumen, and the ability to sell one's ideas. This role works collaboratively with other creative team members, vendors, cross-functional partners, and internal/external clients to provide world-class design solutions across a variety of platforms, channels, and audiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support marketing efforts through strategic conceptualization and the creation of visually engaging designs.
• Focus on the strategy of design and how materials can effectively support CBRE IM's business efforts.
• Establish and manage a system and updating templates across the business for stakeholder use.
• Expertly balance brand guidelines along with the ability to deliver custom one-off solutions that meet client requirements.
• Able to research, identify, and interface with external vendors.
• Able to distill information directly from internal/external clients and translate those findings into useful/relevant creative outputs.
• Able to expertly produce materials from end-to-end with minimal supervision.
• Able to multitask and fulfill multiple project requests within defined deadlines.
• Has a digitally focused mindset and can identify and activate emerging tools and technologies.
• Able to present creative ideas effectively and can lead brainstorming sessions.
• Perform quality assurance measures by reviewing and proofing for errors or unacceptable standards.
• Assist in the mentoring and development of more junior level designers by continually sharing best practices and design knowledge.
• Stay connected to emerging tools, technologies, design trends, and strategies.
• Work on additional special marketing projects.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no formal supervisory responsibilities in this position, but this candidate may be asked to provide informal assistance and technical guidance to their coworkers. They may also coordinate and assign tasks within a work unit and/or project as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of related experience and/or training preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Ability to create cost estimates and be a positive steward of our client's budget.

REASONING ABILITY

This individual should be an agile thinker with strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Advanced knowledge of graphic design principles.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• Strong knowledge of print production.
• Strong knowledge of web design and UI/UX (Ceros and Viv).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficient in HTML and JavaScript.
• Proficient in project management, editing, and content development.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Ceros and Liquid Galaxy a plus.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

This candidate will partner closely with their team members to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. They will adhere to appointed procedures, guidelines, and deadlines in order to achieve peak results. They should be capable of managing their time efficiently and working with limited oversight.