Graphic Designer

JLL

About JLL:

We’re JLL - a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

https://www.us.jll.com/


Position Details

Graphic Designer
Job
Full-time
8/26/2021
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

  • Working within a defined template as well as taking art direction for creating layouts for print and digital documents. Placement of images, illustrations and text.
  • Graphically convey the company’s expertise and differentiators in a professional and compelling fashion. Includes creating organization charts and process flow graphics, editing existing graphics and formatting PowerPoint files for consistency 
  • Resizing/cropping/re-coloring images. 
  • Import and edit captured footage 
  • Simple animation and motion graphics utilizing the branded toolkit in After Effects 
  • Explore interactive and digital experiences 
  • When needed, formatting existing and new documents for consistency using embedded styles or making custom styles; customizing headers and footers; working with tables; importing/inserting tables, pictures and graphics from various programs. 
  • Takes on full ownership of assigned projects, managing through completion, including managing the costs for clients, ensuring quality and timely services and providing ongoing communication to appropriate team members and leadership. 
  • Proofs own work and collaborate with design team to ensure a high degree of accuracy and consistency. 
  • Provides exceptional client service and seeks to understand the business objectives behind a project. 
  • Oversee production of assets with outside vendors and agencies to ensure deadlines are met recommending solutions to foreseeable problems. 
  • Coordinates with project manager during the project cycle and upon project completion, consolidates all electronic files according to department procedures. 
  • Position requires a flexible work schedule. Some weekend work may be required, with some advanced notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in Art or Design/Visual Communications 
  • A minimum of 2-4 years’ prior graphics experience, preferably in a corporate environment. 
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required. 
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of basic web design, interactive design and video editing. 
  • Some experience in Excel. 
  • Ideal candidate will have a strong desire to grow personal and professional design knowledge. 
  • Ability to confidently present your ideas in person, or via screen sharing with collaborators 
  • Portfolio required

What you can expect from us:

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!



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