Creative Design Specialist

GCI Residential, LLC | Goldberg Companies, Inc. | GCI Construction | GCI Development; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Residential is seeking a Creative Design Specialist to combine strong graphic design with marketing sense across print, digital, social, video, and websites. You will collaborate with Marketing and communities to produce engaging materials and maintain brand standards.

You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, use Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, and apply AI tools thoughtfully to enhance creativity while preserving originality. Ohio area on-site likely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Media & Design, Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven design and marketing experience; multifamily experience is a plus.
• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing materials (flyers, brochures, floor plans, signage) across print and digital channels.
• Support social media content creation, scheduling, and engagement efforts.
• Assist with video content production and photography/drone projects as needed.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure content accuracy across platforms.
• Organize assets and coordinate with vendors for signage and marketing needs.
• Track and report on marketing data and project progress.

Skills

Adobe CC

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Canva

MS Office

AI tools

Branding

Social media

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Learning mindset

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Job description

GCI is looking for a Creative Design Specialist who combines strong graphic design skills with creativity, organization, and a genuine interest in marketing. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys turning ideas into engaging visual content across print, digital, social media, video, websites, signage, and more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You’ll work closely with the Marketing team and our residential communities to create and support a wide variety of marketing initiatives, including:

• Design engaging marketing materials including flyers, brochures, floor plans, site maps, rental programs, outreach materials, signage, logos and digital content using Adobe Creative Cloud 2026 and Canva
• Support creating and editing content for social media, including scheduling, posting, and identifying creative ways to increase resident engagement
• Assist with the creation and production of video content
• Edit and optimize photography for print, digital, website, and social media use
• Support photography and drone videography projects
• Help maintain and update websites and online platforms, ensuring content is accurate, current, and consistent
• Review online listings and marketing information for accuracy and brand consistency
• Coordinate and fulfill marketing requests from our communities
• Assist with signage projects and coordinate with outside vendors
• Organize and maintain marketing assets, including photos, floor plans, flyers, lease‑up materials, reports, digital files, contracts, and web content
• Prepare marketing reports by gathering and organizing relevant data
• Use AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly to enhance creativity, efficiency, and productivity while maintaining originality and sound judgment
• Ensure marketing materials follow brand standards, best practices, and Fair Housing guidelines
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable balancing design work with day-to-day marketing execution. You may be a great fit if you have:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Media & Design, Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent professional qualification.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in design and marketing. Multifamily experience a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro & Illustrator
• Experience with Canva
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with AI platforms and their practical application in marketing and creative workflows.
• Strong graphic design and visual communication skills
• An eye for detail, consistency, and brand presentation
• Interest or experience in social media and digital content creation
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to learn, experiment, and bring forward new ideas
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and insurance required

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience with photography, video production, drone operation, website content management, or multifamily real estate marketing is a plus, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of forty hours required
• Regular attendance and timeliness is mandatory
• Able to drive or travel to GCI owned/operated properties
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. or more

WHY GCI?

At GCI, we believe great places are created by great people. Our values guide how we work together and how we serve our residents, customers, and communities:

• We are names, not numbers
• We care personally
• We are dedicated
• We learn from each other
• We see the big picture

At GCI, our mission is Create exceptional places to live and work. In this role, you will help bring that mission—and our communities—to life through thoughtful, accurate, and compelling marketing. You'll join a collaborative team where creativity is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and your work will be visible across communities and markets.

If you're looking for a role where you can design, create, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.