Marketing Graphic Designer

Who We Are: Greenstone Partners is a leading, Chicago-based Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Sales Brokerage. Our best-in-class Brokerage team advises sellers and buyers through the sale of commercial investment properties with in-depth analysis and advisory services. We advise our clients on nearly every type of commercial real estate transaction, and each member of our team has a specialized CRE investment sale focus.  

The Role: As a CRE Marketing Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for timely delivery of high-quality proposals, presentations, brochures, email campaigns, and other communications that adhere to our brand guidelines. This role requires a blend of creative design aptitude and practical business acumen. This team member plays a crucial role, developing high-impact visual content that enhances our brand, communicates the story of our clients’ assets , and engages our audience. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Conceptualize, design, and create various marketing materials including email campaigns, website assets, social media graphics, and digital presentations. Visual assets must align with our premium brand identity. Many of the materials incorporate existing templates. 

• Lead the planning and execution of digital social media posts using LinkedIn and Instagram. 

• Collaborate with other departments to understand project requirements and incorporate feedback to your designs.  

• Collaborate directly with Sales Brokers to create presentation and Listing marketing collateral. 

• Communicating with media contacts in our PR Database to maximize press coverage and expansion of our brand’s recognition. 

• Routinely update our company website to promote recent firm activity. 

• Keeping up with competitor activity and applying the latest design trends. 

• Proactively identify white space areas for enhancement of Greenstone’s marketing strategy. 

Requirements 

• Must be on-site at our office 5 days per week (located on Goose Island / free parking if you have a vehicle). 

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Art, or related field. 

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). 

• 2+ years of professional experience in either graphic design or marketing related field. 

• Experience working on a variety of formats i.e. presentations, flyers, web assets, GIFs, email campaigns, brochures. 

• An understanding of B2B digital marketing channels and knowledge of marketing trends. 

• Strong portfolio – Please be able to provide a digital version.  

• Detail-oriented with an eye for typography, balance, hierarchy, layout, and color usage.  

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to effectively manage time. 

• Video creating/editing is a plus. 

Salary: $48,000 - $56,000 (dependent on level of experience) 

Benefits: Healthcare.  

To be considered as an applicant, you must provide a portfolio showcasing a range of designs and/or marketing related projects.