Graphic Designer

We are looking for an innovative Graphic Designer to join Walker & Dunlop, one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 20 fastest growing public companies and a Great Place to Work®. As a graphic designer, you will be an active and important participant in the design process, from concept to creation, to support the needs of the Marketing team. What You Will Be Doing • Actively participate in group brainstorming/concept development sessions with the Creative Director and/or brokers • Interpret needs and create innovative designs to effectively convey desired ideas • Take ownership of all areas of the design process from initial prototype to creation to the preparation of final mechanicals • Create eye-catching offering memorandums, brochures, presentations, and other marketing collateral that preserves and elevates the brand • Work closely with the Creative Director and brokers, taking direction and implementing changes to improve design and consistently adhere to brand standards • Manage and document the approval process needed for each type of project • Collaborate across the creative team and help with other projects, as needed • Prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks efficiently • Provide input to continually improve the creative process • Assist in the QA process • Maintain a positive attitude and share a passion for growing the Walker & Dunlop brand with other career-minded individuals across the company • Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel • Learn and expand creative skills to build a career in graphic design What Skills You Should Have • High level of proficiency with industry standard Adobe CC applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite • Experience creating multimedia presentations • Thorough understanding of marketing strategy and ability to execute strategy with design solutions • Experience working with clients to identify needs and present solutions • Strong data visualization design skills • Exceptional typography skills • Ability to take direction, work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines, and communicate clearly and effectively with collaborators across all levels of the organization • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy • Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, work independently and learn technical information quickly • Flexible problem-solver able to adapt to changing circumstances and needs • Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and time management skills • Excellent teamwork to engage productively with other design professionals • The ability and desire to keep up to date with commercial design trends to stay on the leading edge of creativity • Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes • Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience.