Graphic Designer

Department: Creative We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. We are looking for an innovative Graphic Designer to join Walker & Dunlop, one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 20 fastest growing public companies and a Great Place to Work®. This role will report to the Creative Director. As a graphic designer, you will be an active and important participant in the design process, from concept to creation, to support the needs of the Marketing team. We are looking for designers who are highly creative, passionate, and motivated to produce – qualities essential to help drive our marketing to the next level. If you are a self-starter, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing in-house agency in a successful company intent on building an industry-leading marketing program. Department Overview Our Marketing department focuses on building and promoting the W&D brand to ensure that everyone understands the benefits of W&D.  Our specialized marketing experts collaborate to provide excellent service internally and externally. Our specialties include Brand & Content, Creative, Marketing Strategy & Planning, Digital (Web, Email and Advertising), PR/Social Media, Events, and Operations and Analytics. The Impact You Will Have Our award-winning Creative team is looking for an innovative Graphic Designer to join Walker & Dunlop, one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 20 fastest growing public companies and a Great Place to Work®. This role will report to the Art Director. As a graphic designer, you will be an active and important participant in the design process, from concept to creation, to support the needs of the Marketing team. We are looking for designers who are highly creative, passionate, and motivated to produce – qualities essential to help drive our marketing to the next level. If you are a self-starter, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing in-house agency in a successful company intent on building an industry-leading marketing program.  Primary Responsibilities Actively participate in group brainstorming/concept development sessions with the Creative Director, Art Director, and/or key stakeholders  Interpret needs and create innovative designs to effectively convey desired ideas  Take ownership of all areas of the design process from initial prototype to creation to the preparation of final mechanicals  Create eye-catching brochures, presentations, and other marketing collateral that preserves and elevates the brand  Work closely with the Creative Director, Art Director, and stakeholders, taking direction and implementing changes to improve design and consistently adhere to brand standards  Manage and document the approval process needed for each type of project  Collaborate across the creative team and help with other projects, as needed  Prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks efficiently  Provide input to continually improve the creative process  Assist in the QA process  Maintain a positive attitude and share a passion for growing the Walker & Dunlop brand with other career-minded individuals across the company  Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders  Learn and expand creative skills to build a career in graphic design  Perform other duties as assigned Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related discipline  2 plus years of experience as a Graphic Designer  B2B design experience preferred  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High level of proficiency with industry standard Adobe CC applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite  Experience creating multimedia presentations  Thorough understanding of marketing strategy and ability to execute strategy with design solutions  Experience working with clients to identify needs and present solutions  Strong data visualization design skills  Exceptional typography skills  Ability to take direction, work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines, and communicate clearly and effectively with collaborators across all levels of the organization  Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy  Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, work independently and learn technical information quickly  Flexible problem-solver able to adapt to changing circumstances and needs  Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and time management skills  Excellent teamwork to engage productively with other design professionals  The ability and desire to keep up to date with commercial design trends to stay on the leading edge of creativity  Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes  Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders This position has an estimated base salary of $65,000 - $75,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. #LI-NA1 #LI-Hybrid What We Offer  The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include: - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions - Competitive dental and vision benefits - 401(k) match - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Career development opportunities Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching *Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked EEO Statement We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers. SPAM Please be wary of recruitment scams. An indication of a scam might be a request for sensitive or bank information at the time of application or emails coming from a non walkerdunlop.com email address. Please call us at 301.215.5500, if you have any concerns about information requested during or after the application process. Fair Chance Hiring Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Our experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000