Production Designer

Job Title

Production Designer

Job Description Summary

The Production Graphic Designer role supports Cushman & Wakefield sales professionals and marketing partners in the execution of a variety of marketing deliverables, including sales collateral, brochures, social graphics, proposals and presentations, property flyers and more. The role provides timely, consistent, and high-quality production design outputs, working within the framework of existing designs and branded templates.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Support requirements of incoming requests for marketing production support.
• On a per project basis, review directions or project brief to understand project objectives, requirements, schedule and other project details; follow up for clarifications as necessary
• Work with collected assets for marketing deliverables; follow up with Project Point of Contact, Project Coordinator or self-source, as feasible, to source missing assets
• Update and augment project assets as necessary at asset level (site plans, floor plans, stacking plans, maps, aerials, etc.) or deliverable level, making layout decisions and working deftly within the confines of templates
• Work within production templates or existing design files to emphasize messages and key selling propositions. Effectively layout key content components, adhere to brand standards, and finalize deliverables for distribution
• Demonstrate a high level of technical production skill, including high competence with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite
• Regularly manage communication with Project Coordinator and Americas-based Project Point of Contact throughout project lifecycle, including deadline requirements, project progress updates and outstanding questions; utilize company tools and platforms for project tracking
• Manage requirements, expectations, and deadlines for all projects
• Utilize best practices for file management and organization, from project inception to close out
• Review deliverable for a QC check while getting QC support from the Project Manager or Marketing Manager to ensure final deliverables are error free and high quality
• Collaborate with peers to share best production design practices

Requirements:

• Design degree or equivalent related experience in graphic arts / graphic communications or related discipline
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of marketing production skill–including speed, effectiveness, efficiency utilizing standard principles of design
• At least 1-2+ years of production design experience or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with web tools and html a plus
• Self-starter, detail oriented, well organized, able to handle multiple projects at any given time and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with graphics, marketing, or production environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Commercial real estate experience a plus

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.