Graphic Design Manager | East & Central Regions

About the role

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. This is a hybrid role based out of any of the states listed in the job posting.

You’re a creative and strategic design leader with a talent for transforming ideas into compelling visual stories that strengthen the brand and support business goals. You bring strong technical design expertise, sound creative judgment, and a collaborative approach. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while providing creative direction across property marketing, business development, and brand initiatives. Adaptable and resourceful, you consistently deliver innovative, high-quality work aligned with brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex design projects, including brochures, proposals, offering memoranda, social media, and presentations.
• Serve as a brand champion, ensuring all creative deliverables align with brand standards and client objectives.
• Lead creative direction for assigned projects from concept development to final production and contribute to broader design strategy.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, effectively prioritizing work to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Use the internal workflow management tool and intake form to track projects and requests.
• Develop advanced interactive and multimedia presentations for client pitches and marketing initiatives using tools such as PowerPoint, the Adobe Suite and Ceros.
• Provide clear direction and feedback on creative concepts, design execution, and brand alignment to ensure excellence across all deliverables.
• Create and refine visual elements, such as maps, infographics, floor plans, and charts, that clearly communicate complex information.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-impact design solutions for both digital and print marketing efforts.
• Customize templates and layouts to meet unique project needs while maintaining brand integrity.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to translate strategic objectives into compelling visual solutions.
• Manage and optimize internal asset libraries, templates, and file management systems.
• Prepare production-ready files for printers, vendors, and digital platforms.
• Conduct quality reviews and approve final creative outputs for accuracy and brand compliance.
• Troubleshoot design challenges when necessary.
• Champion the use of brand tools, templates, and systems to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Integrate strong visual storytelling into all deliverables to enhance engagement and impact.
• Advise project teams and stakeholders on the appropriate use of Colliers, client, or property branding in alignment with brand governance and marketing strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive design experience, including work across multiple markets.
• Experience in commercial real estate, B2B services, or a professional services environment required.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with digital tools such as Ceros, Adobe Express, After Effects, or Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Experience with print production processes and digital asset formatting.
• Expertise with strategic layout design and visual storytelling for high-impact presentations.
• Experience and interest in leveraging creative AI tools to drive productivity.
• Strong design aesthetic, including visual storytelling, layout judgment, and creative design solutions across print and digital media.
• Responsive, adaptable, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and working with minimal direction/supervision.
• Exceptional leadership, collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High degree of professionalism and passion for success.
• Commitment to maintaining brand standards and consistency across all materials.

Pay

Area/Location Specific: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Approximate Salary Range for this Role: $95,108 to $110,000 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical benefits including dental and vision.
• Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 10 days of sick leave annually.
• Minimum of 15 days vacation annually (certain senior-level roles eligible for unlimited time off).
• 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days per calendar year.
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for birth parents, 4 weeks for non-birth parents (including adoptive/foster parents), available after 90 days of employment.
• Additional benefits may apply under applicable state law.

Schedule & Location

Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL (or other states listed in the posting).