Senior Graphic Designer Job at CoStar Group in Richmond

Senior Graphic Designer

CoStar Group is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Graphic Designer to join our in-house Marketing Team. The ideal candidate will possess a rare combination of creativity, conceptual skills, technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our brand and delivering outstanding design solutions across various mediums, including digital, video, motion graphics, presentation decks and traditional print mediums. This position requires a high level of expertise, initiative, and drive. Candidates should possess an innate passion for design, provide innovative thinking, demonstrate attention to detail, and have a proven track record of success in top-tier design environments.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and execution of creative design solutions across platforms with a focus on digital mediums such as websites, landing pages, email, mobile apps, and social media, as well as traditional motion graphics, video, print, brochures, collateral, event, and booth graphics.

• Take ownership of design projects from initial brief to final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.

• Develop and maintain brand standards, guidelines, and design systems to ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and engineering, to translate business objectives into visual narratives and experiences.

• Help shape the design vision and aesthetic of a relatively new brand, ensuring consistency with brand values and objectives.

• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to teammates, guiding the design process and fostering collaboration and professional growth.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations, and incorporate them into design practices and workflows.

• Present and defend design concepts to internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback and iterating to achieve desired outcomes.

• Contribute to the development and evolution of brand identity and design standards, maintaining a cohesive visual language across all digital and print touchpoints.

• Act as a brand ambassador, championing design excellence and advocating for the value of design within the organization.

Basic qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field from an accredited university or college.

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in graphic design, branding, or advertising with a strong portfolio.

• Strong design portfolio showcasing digital, print, and web applications, demonstrating branding and conceptual thinking.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and other relevant tools.

• Experience in designing for web, mobile, and social media platforms with a deep understanding of UX and UI design principles.

• Experience with brand standards, guidelines, and design systems; traditional print capabilities (brochures, collateral, direct mail, event graphics).

• Exceptional conceptual thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.

• Strong understanding of design principles, branding, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.

• Excellent communication skills to articulate design concepts to stakeholders and clients.

• Up-to-date knowledge of current design trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines; strong organizational and time management skills.

• Demonstrated work ethic and professionalism.

• Track record of commitment to prior employers.

Preferred qualifications

• Extensive experience at world-class design agencies or studios, contributing to high-profile campaigns for renowned clients.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• A passion for design and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

• Proactively demonstrate initiative in generating additional solutions beyond minimum project requirements.

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge with the team.

• A positive attitude and a commitment to fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.

What’s in it for you?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. We offer generous compensation and performance-based incentives, plus opportunities for professional and academic growth through internal training, tuition reimbursement, and inter-office exchanges.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Mental health counseling services for individuals and families (virtual and in-person)
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center memberships, with yoga studio and group classes where available
• Access to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary coffee, tea, snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.