Graphic Designer - Real Estate Debt Solutions

Summary<br /><br />Under limited supervision, uses professional graphic design knowledge and creative expertise obtained through education and experience to collaborate with investment, development and marketing professionals in designing and producing sophisticated investor marketing materials that support capital raising, business development and transaction execution. Creates institutional-quality investor marketing materials that communicate complex commercial real estate investment opportunities through compelling visual storytelling, thoughtful information hierarchy and exceptional design.<br />Responsibilities<br /><br />Make key contributions to the planning, design and production of investor marketing materials, including offering memorandums, investor books, capital raise brochures, proposals, presentations and related collateral.<br />Partner directly with members of the Real Estate Debt Solutions (REDS), Development and Investments teams throughout the transaction lifecycle to create compelling marketing materials.<br />Design and produce original layouts, graphics, charts, maps, diagrams, renderings and other visual elements that clearly communicate investment opportunities.<br />Translate complex financial, market and property information into visually engaging presentations using effective information hierarchy and storytelling.<br />Consult with internal stakeholders regarding design concepts, production approaches and project requirements.<br />Produce high‑end, print‑ready materials utilizing Adobe InDesign and other Adobe Creative Suite applications.<br />Design and prepare graphics for both printed and digital investor communications.<br />Develop, refine and maintain presentation templates and design standards to improve consistency and efficiency across investor marketing materials.<br />Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency and production readiness.<br />Maintain design templates, graphics libraries and file management systems.<br />Research and incorporate design trends and best practices appropriate for institutional real estate marketing.<br />Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting compressed transaction deadlines.<br />Collaborate effectively with internal teams to deliver high‑quality work within established timelines.<br />Support client presentations and business development initiatives as needed.<br />Qualifications<br /><br />Strong understanding of design principles with technical skills in page design, layout, image editing and vector graphics.<br />Knowledge of communication concepts, methods and techniques, and fundamental graphic art techniques.<br />Proficiency with industry‑standard graphics software and production equipment.<br />Experience with commercial real‑estate investment terminology, asset classes and institutional marketing standards.<br />Ability to organize and synthesize complex financial, market and property information into compelling visual narratives.<br />Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br />Advanced proficiency in Adobe CreativeSuite, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.<br />Expertise in editorial layout, typography, visual storytelling and design of financial charts, infographics, maps, tables and data visualizations.<br />Knowledge of print production processes, file preparation and reproduction specifications.<br />Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.<br />Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, to support presentation graphics and financial data.<br />Creative judgment to communicate complex commercial real‑estate investment opportunities.<br />Ability to quickly understand investment opportunities and translate technical information into clear, persuasive investor marketing materials.<br />Collaborative skillset with investment professionals, development teams and other internal stakeholders.<br />Anticipatory project understanding and minimal direction requirements.<br />Workmanship under pressure on multiple concurrent projects while meeting aggressive deadlines.<br />Professional and effective communication with all organizational levels.<br />Develop creative solutions that strengthen investor communications and business development efforts.<br />Build trusted relationships with internal clients and act as an integrated member of the REDS team.<br />Prioritize work independently while demonstrating initiative, flexibility and urgency.<br />Maintain exceptional attention to detail and consistently deliver polished, error‑free work.<br />Client‑first mindset and commitment to producing best‑in‑class investor marketing materials.<br />Education &amp; Experience<br /><br />Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts or a related discipline.<br />Minimum of three (3) years of professional graphic design experience.<br />Experience supporting commercial real estate, real‑estate investment, capital markets, investment banking or another financial services organization strongly preferred.<br />Demonstrated experience producing offering memorandums, investor presentations or other institutional‑quality marketing materials.<br />Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated print design, investor presentations, offering memorandums or comparable institutional marketing materials required.<br />Travel &amp; Work Style<br /><br />Travel Required: Occasional travel for client meetings, presentations, industry events and other business development activities as needed.<br />Work Style: Hybrid – In‑office 3 days per week. Preferred location – St.Petersburg, FL (also considering NewYork or Nashville, TN).<br />Benefits<br /><br />The position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental and vision; life insurance; critical illness and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.<br />EEO Statement<br /><br />The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr