Graphic Designer - Real Estate Debt Solutions

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, uses professional graphic design knowledge and creative expertise, obtained through education and experience, to collaborate with investment, development and marketing professionals in designing and producing sophisticated investor marketing materials that support capital raising, business development and transaction execution.

Creates institutional-quality investor marketing materials that communicate complex commercial real estate investment opportunities through compelling visual storytelling, thoughtful information hierarchy and exceptional design. As an embedded member of the Real Estate Debt Solutions (REDS) team, this role partners directly with deal professionals to develop high-end, print-ready and digital materials that support capital raising, business development and winning new opportunities.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Please include your portfolio to highlight your design experience along with your application.

• Makes key contributions to the planning, design and production of investor marketing materials, including offering memorandums, investor books, capital raise brochures, proposals, presentations and related collateral.
• Partners directly with members of the Real Estate Debt Solutions (REDS), Development and Investments teams throughout the transaction lifecycle to create compelling marketing materials.
• Designs and produces original layouts, graphics, charts, maps, diagrams, renderings and other visual elements that clearly communicate investment opportunities.
• Translates complex financial, market and property information into visually engaging presentations using effective information hierarchy and storytelling.
• Consults with internal stakeholders regarding design concepts, production approaches and project requirements.
• Produces high-end, print-ready materials utilizing Adobe InDesign and other Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Designs and prepares graphics for both printed and digital investor communications.
• Develops, refines and maintains presentation templates and design standards to improve consistency and efficiency across investor marketing materials.
• Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency and production readiness.
• Maintains design templates, graphics libraries and file management systems.
• Researches and incorporates design trends and best practices appropriate for institutional real estate marketing.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting compressed transaction deadlines.
• Collaborates effectively with internal teams to deliver high-quality work within established timelines.
• Supports client presentations and business development initiatives as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Strong understanding of design principles with strong technical skills in page design, layout, image editing and vector graphics
• Understanding of communication concepts, methods and techniques. Fundamental graphic art techniques, including design and layout.
• Features and capabilities of industry-standard graphics software and graphics production equipment.
• Creative and interpretive analysis of different art forms theory, principles and techniques.
• Commercial real estate investment terminology, asset classes and institutional marketing standards.

Skill in

• Organizing and synthesizing complex financial, market and property information into compelling visual narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Adobe Creative Suite, including advanced proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Editorial layout, typography and visual storytelling.
• Designing financial charts, infographics, maps, tables and data visualizations.
• Print production processes, file preparation and reproduction specifications.
• Managing multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Operating Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, to support presentation graphics and financial data.

Ability to

• Apply creativity and sound design judgment to communicate complex commercial real estate investment opportunities.
• Quickly understand commercial real estate investment opportunities and translate technical information into clear, persuasive investor marketing materials.
• Collaborate effectively with investment professionals, development teams and other internal stakeholders.
• Interpret project objectives and anticipate the marketing needs of deal teams with minimal direction.
• Work under pressure on multiple concurrent projects while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all organizational levels.
• Develop creative solutions that strengthen investor communications and business development efforts.
• Build trusted relationships with internal clients and function as an integrated member of the REDS team.
• Prioritize work independently while demonstrating initiative, flexibility and a strong sense of urgency.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and consistently deliver polished, error-free work.
• Demonstrate a client-first mindset and commitment to producing best-in-class investor marketing materials.

Education/Previous Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional graphic design experience.
• Experience supporting commercial real estate, real estate investment, capital markets, investment banking or another financial services organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience producing offering memorandums, investor presentations or other institutional-quality marketing materials.
• Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated print design, investor presentations, offering memorandums or comparable institutional marketing materials required.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications

• None required.

Travel Required

• Occasional travel for client meetings, presentations, industry events and other business development activities as needed.

Work Style

• Hybrid - In office 3 days per week
• Preferred location - St. Petersburg, FL
• Would consider New York or Nashville, TN

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Computer Graphics, Bachelor’s: Graphic Design

Work Experience

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.  Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

 

 

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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