Graphic Designer

Main Purpose of the Role

AEW is seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to support the firm’s Investor Relations and broader Marketing Communications efforts. This role will be responsible for designing and maintaining high-quality marketing and investor-facing materials that reflect AEW’s brand standards across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, format, and update investor-, client-, and internal-facing presentation materials in PowerPoint while ensuring consistency with AEW’s brand standards and visual guidelines.
• Produce and format a variety of marketing and reporting materials, including quarterly reports, research white papers, client communications, and other collateral.
• Create data-driven charts, graphs, infographics, and visual elements for use in presentations, white papers, and related materials.
• Support the design and production of digital and print marketing assets, including invitations, digital advertisements, display boards, e-blast templates, conference materials, and internal communications.
• Develop engaging social media graphics for platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.
• Partner with internal teams across the firm on marketing communications initiatives and other projects that support AEW’s broader business objectives.
• Ensure all materials are visually polished, properly formatted, and free from design and typographical inconsistencies, including issues related to alignment, typography, spacing, and color usage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in graphic design, marketing communications, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with demonstrated experience designing executive-level presentations and working with both quantitative and qualitative content.
• Strong ability to transform concepts, rough notes, and executive input into clear, visually compelling, and well-structured presentations.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience using Canva and other design tools to create on-brand visual content.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, along with desktop publishing tools.
• Understanding of design and production processes across presentations, print, and digital/web formats.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in investment management, financial services, real estate, or another professional services environment.
• Experience with financial charting and presenting data in a visually compelling way within PowerPoint and related materials.
• Familiarity with corporate social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, as well as tools such as Hootsuite for scheduling and performance tracking.
• Knowledge of CRM and marketing automation platforms, including Act-On and Salesforce.
• Familiarity with Workiva for reporting and presentation-related workflows.

Compensation

The base pay for this role is between $65-85K. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, internal equity, and market conditions. Additional compensation and benefits include:

• Annual cash bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility for health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401K plan with match and employer-funded retirement account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition relief.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible time off and eligibility for hybrid work for most roles.
• Matching gift and volunteer programs.

AEW Capital Management is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.