Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description

Primary Purpose of Position:

Work closely with the Marketing Department to develop and manage design assets for the assigned region; provide graphic support for internal departments including marketing, leasing, development, and property management, and to support special events and marketing programs region-wide.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for translating conceptual ideas into finished marketing assets; generate ideas, develop designs, and produce printed and digital collateral under tight deadlines consistent with BXP brand standards.
• Create and produce digital ads for social media, web, and email marketing communications, for direct consumers and the brokerage community.
• Create proposals and presentation materials, such as PowerPoint, interactive pdf’s, and other digital marketing resources for leasing, new development, and investor presentations.
• Provide graphics, signage and advertising support for marketing special events and programs.
• Print and mount large format posters, diagrams, event signage, stacking plans, and other property images.
• Support coordination of building photography (architectural, lifestyle, and event) for marketing collateral and inter-department use.
• Create and maintain retail, client, & storage floor plan database for assigned properties.
• Grow and maintain a graphic database of marketing material, logos, and photographs for in-house and outside requests.
• Oversee website design and execution process in partnership with outside design agencies. Define scope of project, advise on technical needs, and ensure project is executed on scope and on time.
• Work with outside vendors for quotes, purchase orders, press proofs, and coordinate delivery of the final product.
• Maintains and orders supplies for all graphic design equipment.
• Manages day-to-day workload of one direct report (Graphic Designer) in addition to setting annual performance goals and conducting annual performance reviews.
• Provide graphics support for all internal departments and the EVP, Regional Manager as assigned by VP, Regional Marketing.
  
  

Region/Building Specific Functions:

• Assist Regional and Corporate offices with graphic design needs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements and Qualifications:

• BS degree in Graphic Design, studio art or related field.
• 7 years experience in graphic design or related area required.
• 3 years of management experience in a design studio or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Microsoft Office required.
• Must be proficient in both Apple and PC systems.
• Ability to translate design direction into usable and appropriate material in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of print and advertising production.
• Ability to interact with executive leadership and tenants with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing demands.
• Effective problem solving skills; able to provide a variety of design concepts for assigned projects.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to act independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work beyond regular work schedule (some evening hours required based on project delivery deadlines).
• Excellent project management skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting – such as operation of a computer.
• Involves work of a general office nature usually standing such as operation of a printer.
• Involves work such as tours throughout the property portfolio usually performed by walking or climbing stairs.
  
  

Internal and External Contacts:

• This position interacts with all levels of employees within BXP and with outside vendors, partner advertising/design agencies, event production staff, and the general public.
  
  

Reporting Structure:

• This position reports directly to the Vice President, Regional Marketing who provides supervision, guidance and evaluates work performance on a periodic basis.
  
  

BXP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.