Visual Lease is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Richmond

Senior Graphic Designer

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Homes.com is the fastest-growing real estate portal in the industry, and we are driven to be #1. CoStar Group has 20+ years of experience in leading and growing digital marketplaces, and we pride ourselves on continually improving, innovating, and setting the standard for property search and marketing experiences. We have achieved success at the highest level – and we’re doing it again with the new Homes.com. With Homes.com we’re building a brand on the cusp of defining the industry. We’re looking for big thinkers, high achievers, and creative professionals ready to influence a new age of homebuying within a tried-and-true, award-winning company.

Learn more about Homes.com.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and execution of creative design solutions across various platforms with a focus on digital mediums such as websites, landing pages, e-mail, mobile apps, and social media, as well as traditional motion graphics, video, print, brochures, collateral, event, and booth graphics.
• Take ownership of design projects from initial brief to final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Develop and maintain brand standards, guidelines, and design systems to ensure consistency and cohesiveness across all brand touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and engineering, to translate business objectives into compelling visual narratives and experiences.
• Help shape the design vision and aesthetic of a relatively new brand, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand values and objectives.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to all teammates, guiding the design process and fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations, and incorporate them into our design practices and workflows.
• Present and defend design concepts and solutions to internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback and iterating as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of our brand identity and design standards, maintaining a cohesive and recognizable visual language across all digital and print touchpoints.
• Act as a brand ambassador, championing design excellence and advocating for the value of design within the organization and beyond.

Basic qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in graphic design, branding, or advertising with a strong portfolio
• Strong design portfolio showcasing digital, print, and web applications, demonstrating branding and conceptual thinking
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and other relevant tools
• Experience in designing for web, mobile, and social media platforms with a deep understanding of UX and UI design principles
• Expertise in brand standards, guidelines, and design systems and traditional print capabilities (brochures, collateral, direct mail, event graphics)
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics
• Strong understanding of design principles, branding, typography, color theory, and layout techniques
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design concepts to stakeholders and clients
• Up-to-date knowledge of current design trends, technologies, and best practices
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated work ethic and professionalism
• Track record of commitment to prior employers

Preferred qualifications

• Extensive experience working at world-class design agencies or studios, contributing to high-profile campaigns and projects for renowned clients
• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A passion for design and a relentless pursuit of excellence
• Proactively demonstrate initiative in generating additional solutions beyond the minimum required for each project
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with team members
• A positive attitude and a commitment to fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and inclusivity

What’s in it for you?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing