Designer

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we're revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer who has accumulated industry experience through internships or professional roles and shows an outstanding dynamic portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess a strong design philosophy, attention to detail, and an innate curiosity for solving problems through creative design. An eagerness to learn from others, grow within a collaborative environment, and a specific interest in exploring Generative AI technologies, such as DALL-E, for design optimization, are essential.

Please note: this role is 100% in-office (110 5th Ave)

At Compass You Will:

• First and foremost be responsible for making incredible creative work on behalf of our customer, the real estate agent

• Create compelling brand and listing projects from concept to completion for agent marketing

• Design brand and property identities for agents, including logos while also working alone or in a group for scalable design systems for brand initiatives

• Design print collateral, books, print ads, billboards, and digital ads

• Move fast to interpret creative briefs from our Creative Producer and/or Marketing Advisors to deliver high-quality work that meets the brief's goals and timelines

• Manage the quality of design throughout all phases for a variety of project types and brand campaigns

• Lead conceptual and visual development of various projects alone or in teams

• Work closely with other Designers and Directors to ensure design work exceeds expectations

• Research and develop mood boards before executing on your ideas, as well as help to facilitate collaboration and similar activities with other team members

• Provide and receive constructive design feedback in group settings

• Have a meticulous eye for detail and aim to deliver work with minimal revisions

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong grasp of design principles, the ability to organize and draw inspiration effectively, and initial client interaction skills including presentations.

• Candidates should express a keen interest in the integration and exploration of Generative AI technologies, like DALL-E, to push the boundaries of traditional and digital design methodologies.

• Time management, autonomous workflow management, ability to meet deadlines.

• Experience working within a structured creative organization in partnership with a creative resource management function.

• Skilled in utilizing brand style guides, transforming project briefs into compelling design solutions, and managing both print and digital production processes.

• Expertise in all Adobe Creative Suite software, excellent at receiving and implementing feedback, and adept at project management from brief to completion.

• Ability to communicate assumptions and clarify tasks upfront to minimize revisions.

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience, or a Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) with a strong academic record and an impressive portfolio. Additional experience in top agencies or in-house teams is highly desirable.

How to Apply: Please provide a website link to your portfolio with examples of previous work, especially any projects involving Generative AI or advanced design technologies. Candidates without a portfolio will be immediately disqualified.

Compensation: The salary pay range for this position is $47,900 - $71,800; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Perks that You Need to Know About:

Participation in our incentive programs (which may include where eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, marriage leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.

Do your best work, be your authentic self.

At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world - a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.

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