Graphic Designer Brand + Marketing

JBG SMITH owns operates invests in and develops a dynamic portfolio of high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington DC. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners we are placemakers who shape inspiring and engaging places which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch.

JBG SMITH has been named multiple times as one of the Washington Posts Top Workplaces in the region and we pride ourselves in both our outstanding work environments and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our corporate headquarters in Bethesda Md. was designed to embrace new modern ways of working in an office with a variety of indoor and outdoor workspaces made for both privacy or collaboration and easy access to public transportation and all that Bethesdas vibrant downtown has to offer.

We are seeking a talented entry-level Graphic Designer to support creative design initiatives and bring our brand storytelling to life across multiple channels. This role will work closely with the Creative Director and key business partners across the company to develop visually compelling marketing collateral that supports leasing property management development and investments with a strong focus on National Landing ensuring all deliverables align with company objectives and brand standards. The ideal candidate is creative eager to learn and ready to support projects from concept through execution collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality impactful work.

• Collaborate with the Creative Director and cross-functional business partners across Commercial Residential Development and Investments teams to assist in the development and execution of design projects ensuring brand standards are met. Projects include branding brochures signage event materials digital and print marketing collateral (broker eblasts websites property flyers floorplans ads and more).
• Support creative needs for large pitches pursuits and investment presentations with a heavy emphasis on quality control.
• Assist in creating compelling visual storytelling assets for the National Landing Experience Center including large-format graphics maps tour content and videos.
• Schedule broker eblasts and campaigns identifying opportunities to implement best practices and improve efficiency.
• Occasionally support corporate initiatives including Sustainability Washington Housing Initiatives Investor Relations and Human Resources.
• Organize and maintain digital assets such as images videos and maps and other file management.
• Support the Brand & Marketing teams photography including coordinating and supervising photo shoots and maintaining photo libraries.
• Participate in team production meetings to provide updates and input on all projects and lead meetings with business partners to present deliverables.
• Help manage external vendors ensuring quality timely delivery and alignment with project goals.

• A bachelors degree in Graphic Design Visual Communications Marketing or a related field.
• A minimum of 0-3 years experience in graphic design preferably in real estate architecture or a related field; copywriting experience a plus.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in both digital and print design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop) Microsoft Office Figma Constant Contact and Monday Work Management; working knowledge of HTML CSS and JavaScript a plus.
• General knowledge of print and digital production methods a must.
• Strong visual storytelling skills with an eye for detail and consistency and the ability to communicate design ideas and concepts effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners adhere to brand standards and remain receptive to feedback.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Eager to learn take direction and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Selected candidates will be required to provide a design portfolio of five to ten .PDF samples of their work during the recruitment process.

The salary range for this position is $60000 to $70000 addition to base salary a discretionary bonus will be offered. Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline. It is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors. JBG SMITH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience candidates work location education/training key skills internal peer equity external market data as well as market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

JBG SMITH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age status as a protected veteran disability sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable law.