Brand & Design Leader: Hybrid Graphic Design Manager

Colliers International; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (health)

Dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid life/AD&D and disability

401k with company match

Paid sick leave

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Colliers International in Chicago, IL offers a hybrid graphic design leadership role focused on brand-strengthening visuals for property marketing, business development, and branding initiatives. You will lead creative direction from concept to production, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with regional teams to translate strategic objectives into compelling visuals.

Strong storytelling and senior-level design judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field required.
• 5-7 years of progressive design experience across multiple markets.
• Experience in commercial real estate, B2B services, or professional services environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex design projects including brochures, proposals, offering memoranda, social media, and presentations.
• Serve as a brand champion ensuring all deliverables align with brand standards and client objectives.
• Lead creative direction from concept development to final production and contribute to broader design strategy.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing to meet deadlines using internal workflow tools.
• Develop interactive and multimedia presentations using PowerPoint, Adobe Suite and Ceros.
• Provide clear direction and feedback on concepts, design execution, and brand alignment.
• Create visual elements like maps, infographics, floor plans, and charts to communicate complex information.
• Prepare production-ready files for printers, vendors, and digital platforms.
• Conduct quality reviews and approve outputs, troubleshooting as needed.
• Champion brand tools and templates to drive consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Brand leadership

Creative direction

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

MS Word

Ceros

Digital storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Word

After Effects

Premiere

Ceros

Adobe Express

Job description

Colliers International in Chicago, IL offers a hybrid graphic design leadership role focused on brand-strengthening visuals for property marketing, business development, and branding initiatives. You will lead creative direction from concept to production, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with regional teams to translate strategic objectives into compelling visuals.

Strong storytelling and senior-level design judgment are essential.