Senior Graphic Designer

CBRE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Sr. Graphic Designer to produce complex marketing materials for Multifamily and Debt & Structured Finance teams. You will design pitches and offering memoranda, adhere to brand guidelines, and develop new branding for unique properties.

Responsibilities include creating varied marketing collateral, ensuring clean handoffs, and mentoring junior designers. The role emphasizes collaboration with Transaction Managers and maintaining high-quality output within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant design experience.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing materials including presentations, flyers, offering memoranda, email blasts, amenity maps, and market reports.
• Work primarily in InDesign; use Photoshop and Illustrator for support.
• Follow established file organization and formatting practices; ensure seamless handoff between designers.
• Create property branding and color palettes; draft drafts and revise per feedback.
• Manage large and complex design projects with Transaction Managers.
• Create and update professional team and property profiles.
• Mentor and train other designers; conduct some training on design software.
• Apply standard design principles to complete tasks and solve problems.
• Maintain broad knowledge of job discipline and related areas.
• Lead by example and uphold CBRE RISE values.
• Review own work carefully before submission and participate in QA.

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Sr. Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for producing complex graphic design materials to support a high-volume Multifamily and Debt & Structured Finance team. You will work to create pitches and offering materials for Multifamily properties, as well as promotional materials for the team. You will work within established brand guidelines while also having the creative freedom to develop new brand identities for unique properties.

What You’ll Do:

• Design marketing materials including presentations, flyers, multi-page offering memoranda, email blasts, amenity maps, and market reports. The designer will work primarily in Adobe InDesign, using Photoshop and Illustrator for support.

• Follow established file organization and formatting practices of the design team. Utilize paragraph, character, and cell styles, parent pages, and other InDesign features to ensure seamless handoff between designers. Work within properties existing branding when producing offering materials and design logos and custom color palettes for property without existing branding. Prepare and provide creative drafts and samples to the team. Make edits as necessary based on collaborative feedback.

• Manage larger and more complex design projects. Collaborate with Transaction Managers to understand the assignment, audience, messaging and layout.

• Create and update professional, team, and property profiles.

• Mentor and train other designers and conduct some training on design software applications.

• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.

• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Conduct careful review of your own work before submitting to Transaction Managers for further review as well as participate in quality control of all team output.

• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial 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 essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.

• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate’s unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Graphic Designer position is $70,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Graphic Designer position is $74,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at 1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and 1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)