Sr. Graphic Designer

Sr. Graphic Designer, Homes.com

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. 

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. 

Homes.com is reimagining the home search experience for consumers and agents alike. We are empowering people to discover homes, share insights and make connections on their terms – disrupting a multi-billion industry.

Homes.com:

Already one of the fastest growing real estate portals in the industry, we are driven to be #1. Just ask Brad Bellflower, Chief Change Officer at Apartments.com. After its acquisition in 2014, Apartments.com quickly turned into the most popular place to find a place. Proven success at the highest level – and we’re doing it again with the new Homes.com.

Homes.com is growing quickly and we’re looking for a powerhouse Marketing and Communications Team, based in Richmond, to accelerate our growth and build the brand. Together with a group of like-minded creative individuals, our Marketing Team will generate brand awareness and grow our client base through national multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns across TV, streaming, digital channels, social direct mail, email, mobile, print and events. 

Homes.com is a CoStar Group company with 20+ years’ experience in leading and growing digital marketplaces. We pride ourselves on continually improving, innovating, and setting the standard for property search and marketing experiences. With Homes.com we’re building a brand on the cusp of defining the industry. We’re looking for big thinkers, brave leaders, and creative advertising wizards ready to influence a new age of homebuying within a tried-and-true, award-winning company.

Senior Graphic Designer:

We are seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic 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 demands a high level of expertise, initiative, and drive. In order to succeed in this role, candidates should possess an innate passion for design, provide innovative thinking, demonstrate an acute attention to detail, exude an inspirational attitude, a strong work ethic and a proven track record of success in top-tier design environments.

This role offers 4 days a week onsite with 1 day remote.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and execution of creative design solutions across various platforms with a focus on digital mediums such as websites, landing pages, e-mail, 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 and cohesiveness across all brand touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and engineering, to translate business objectives into compelling visual narratives and experiences.
• Help shape the design vision and aesthetic of a relatively new brand, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand values and objectives.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to all teammates, members, providing guidance and rational of the design process and fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations, and incorporate them into our design practices and workflows.
• Present and defend design concepts and solutions to internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback and iterating as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of our brand identity and design standards, maintaining a cohesive and recognizable 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 and beyond.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in graphic design, branding, advertising, or related fields, with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of projects and design solutions.
• Extensive experience working at world-class design agencies or studios, contributing to high-profile campaigns and projects for renowned clients.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and other relevant tools.
• Experience in designing for digital platforms, including web, mobile, and social media, with a deep understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles.
• Expertise in traditional print capabilities such as brochures, collateral, direct mail, event graphics, etc.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong understanding of design principles, branding, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and ideas effectively to both internal stakeholders and clients.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current design trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Expertise in brand standards, guidelines, and design systems.
• Maturity, strong work ethic, dynamic presentation skills and a strong professional presence in all interactions and deliverables.
• A strong design portfolio demonstrating design solution across digital, print and web applications that demonstrate an understanding of branding and conceptual thinking.
• A passion for design and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Being proactive and demonstrating initiative in generating additional solutions than the minimum expected requirements for each project.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with team members.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated maturity, strong work ethic, and professionalism in all interactions and deliverables.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers

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 you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

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

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• 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 membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

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