Cushman & Wakefield is hiring: Graphic Designer in Chicago

Overview

Job Title Graphic Designer

Job Description Summary

As a key member of the Americas Business Development team, the Graphic Designer is responsible for designing high-quality proposals and presentations that effectively communicate strategic messaging and key value propositions. This role supports business development efforts by creating visually compelling materials that align with brand guidelines and elevate the firms competitive positioning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Design and format business development materials, including proposals, pitch decks, RFP responses, and presentations
• Ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality design execution under tight deadlines
• Collaborate with fee earners, marketing partners, and business development leadership to create materials that support client pursuits
• Develop bespoke visual designs and theme concepts while also working within existing brand
• Oversee all creative aspects of production and quality control, ensuring materials meet brand standards and strategic objectives
• Translate complex data, ideas, and insights into clear, engaging, and visually appealing graphics
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects simultaneously
• Stay informed on design trends and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of business development materials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in business development, corporate marketing, or professional services
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong design and layout skills with the ability to create visually compelling narratives
• Experience working within brand guidelines and corporate design standards
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally

Compensation and Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidates experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $62,900.00 - $74,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: Cushman & Wakefield

About the company

Through all of the twists and turns of the last 100 years, ours has been a story of people putting ideas into action for the benefit of our clients. What began as a small family business in New York is now a commercial real estate company with a solid foothold across the globe, with approximately 400 offices in 70 countries employing 51,000 people. And from Silver Court in Shanghai to the Sears Tower in Chicago to all that comes next, our clients are at the center of all we do.

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