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About the Role

The Senior Graphic Designer leads creative efforts for marketing and sales initiatives, focusing on strategic communications, art direction, and the creation of high-impact materials including documents, publications, infographics, presentations, and collateral, with some HTML work as needed. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to understand strategy and deliver unique sales and marketing tools that align with brand standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of customized marketing deliverables supporting internal and external marketing initiatives, sales enablement, and property marketing campaigns.
Participate in and initiate client team discussions to brainstorm key messages and provide thought leadership for clear visual communication of complex information.
Design tailored graphical elements and visual concepts to effectively convey messages in various marketing materials.
Produce a wide range of marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, offering memoranda, email campaigns, invitations, presentations, maps, stacking plans, signage, aerials, and related collateral.
Create sophisticated InDesign/e-pub and PowerPoint presentations with builds, transitions, animations, and hyperlinking for an engaging user experience.
Perform thorough quality control by proofreading copy for spelling, grammar, layout, and clarity, ensuring accuracy and polish.
Provide exceptional client service by meeting deadlines, communicating proactively, and identifying potential issues affecting timelines or deliverables.
Collaborate with department management and senior leadership to align creative output with business strategy and brand positioning.
Innovate within established brand standards and operational procedures to elevate visual identity and design approach.
Develop implementation plans to support new design department strategies and ensure smooth rollout of creative initiatives.
Identify opportunities to create and refine standards, procedures, and creative design tools and resources for improved efficiency and consistency.
Take full ownership of assigned projects, managing progress, timelines, and stakeholder communication from concept through final delivery.
Provide leadership and art direction to other team members, guiding creative direction and ensuring high-quality execution.
Coach and support junior designers by assisting with troubleshooting, technical execution, and creative concept development.
Work effectively with virtual teams located across different regions, maintaining strong communication and collaboration in a distributed environment.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritizing tasks at different stages of development while meeting deadlines and service expectations.
Recommend appropriate printing methods and oversee print production processes, including developing specifications, reviewing proofs, attending press checks, and managing print-related budgets.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and leadership.
Coordinate with external print vendors and production partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a closely related field.
A minimum of 6 years of prior graphics experience, preferably within a corporate environment.
Proven leadership experience in design and project management, with a demonstrated understanding of business needs and marketing objectives.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop, with strong capability across core design applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular strength in creating advanced PowerPoint presentations.
Strong design and page layout skills, including the ability to create original graphic elements from scratch using the most appropriate applications.
Exceptional communication skills to contribute effectively in brainstorming sessions and collaborate with cross-functional teams and multi-level leadership.
Excellent understanding of print and assembly production processes, including the ability to recommend printing methods and develop complete production specifications.
Experience reviewing proofs, attending press checks, and managing print budgets to ensure high-quality, cost-effective production.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage a large queue of requests and multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of development and execution.
Strong customer service orientation, consistently delivering high-quality work and responsive support to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to provide a professional design portfolio and examples of work that showcase advanced design, layout, and presentation capabilities.
Comfort working with virtual teams and collaborating across different locations using digital communication tools.
Demonstrated ability to innovate within existing brand guidelines and contribute to the evolution of creative standards.
Experience developing or contributing to creative procedures, standards, and design toolkits for a broader team.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, compelling visual solutions.
Willingness to mentor and coach junior designers, sharing best practices and supporting their professional growth.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint)
Graphic design
Page layout
Print production
Project management
Art direction
HTML/HTML5
Dreamweaver
Video editing
Motion graphics
Adobe Illustrator
Digital media asset design
Real estate marketing
Virtual team collaboration
Problem-solving

Location

Dallas, TX

Work Type

Contract to Hire
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior
6 years of prior graphics experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a closely related field.

Salary/Compensations

$40.00 - $45.00/hr

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About the Company

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe.
Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.
We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.
With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500.
We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.