Graphic Designer

Department:

Creative

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview 

 

Our Marketing department focuses on building and promoting the W&D brand to ensure that everyone understands the benefits of W&D.  Our specialized marketing experts collaborate to provide excellent service internally and externally. Our specialties include Brand & Content, Creative, Marketing Strategy & Planning, Digital (Web, Email and Advertising), PR/Social Media, Events, and Operations and Analytics. 

 

The Impact You Will Have  

Our award-winning Creative team is 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 Art 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.  

 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Actively participate in group brainstorming/concept development sessions with the Creative Director, Art Director, and/or key stakeholders  

• 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 brochures, presentations, and other marketing collateral that preserves and elevates the brand  

• Work closely with the Creative Director, Art Director, and stakeholders, 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  

• Learn and expand creative skills to build a career in graphic design  

• Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related discipline  

• 2 plus years of experience as a Graphic Designer  

• B2B design experience