Graphic Designer

Company: Walker & Dunlop
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

Department:
Marketing

Ready to bring your whole self to work every day? At Walker & Dunlop, we didn't get to where we are by hiring ordinary individuals. We got here by hiring the exceptional! WD is looking for individuals who are caring, collaborative, driven, insightful, and tenacious to join our team!

We are looking for an innovative Graphic Designer to join Walker & Dunlop, one of FORTUNE Magazine's 20 fastest growing public companies and a Great Place to Work--. This role will report to the Creative Director. As a graphic designer, you will be an active and important participant in the design process, from concept to creation, to support the needs of the Marketing team. We are looking for designers who are highly creative, passionate, and motivated to produce - qualities essential to help drive our marketing to the next level. If you are a self-starter, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing in-house agency in a successful company intent on building an industry-leading marketing program.

What you will be doing:

• Actively participate in group brainstorming/concept development sessions with the Creative Director and/or brokers
  
• Interpret needs and create innovative designs to effectively convey desired ideas
  
• Take ownership of all areas of the design process from initial prototype to creation to the preparation of final mechanicals
  
• Create eye-catching offering memorandums, brochures, presentations, and other marketing collateral that preserves and elevates the brand
  
• Work closely with the Creative Director and brokers, taking direction and implementing changes to improve design and consistently adhere to brand standards
  
• Manage and document the approval process needed for each type of project
  
• Collaborate across the creative team and help with other projects, as needed
  
• Prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks efficiently
  
• Provide input to continually improve the creative process
  
• Assist in the QA process
  
• Maintain a positive attitude and share a passion for growing the Walker & Dunlop brand with other career-minded individuals across the company
  
• Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders
  
• Get design opportunities to help you grow and advance your career as a creative
  
  
  The education and experience we're looking for:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related discipline
    
  • 2 plus years of experience as a Graphic Designer
    
  • B2B design experience preferred
    
    
    What skills you should have:
    
    • High level of proficiency with industry standard Adobe CC applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite
      
    • Experience creating multimedia presentations
      
    • Thorough understanding of marketing strategy and ability to execute strategy with design solutions
      
    • Experience working with clients to identify needs and present solutions
      
    • Strong data visualization design skills
      
    • Exceptional typography skills
      
    • Ability to take direction, work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines, and communicate clearly and effectively with collaborators across all levels of the organization
      
    • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
      
    • Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, work independently and learn technical information quickly
      
    • Flexible problem-solver able to adapt to changing circumstances and needs
      
    • Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and time management skills
      
    • Excellent teamwork to engage productively with other design professionals
      
    • The ability and desire to keep up to date with commercial design trends to stay on the leading edge of creativity
      
    • Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
      
    • Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
      
      
      Still reading? Then we think you should apply!
      
      EEO Statement
      Walker & Dunlop is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
      
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