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FULL-TIME MARKETING COORDINATOR (GRAPHIC DESIGN)
Location: In Office – Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Company: Established Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (one-hour lunch)
Position Summary
We are a well-established commercial real estate brokerage firm in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and collaborative Full-Time Marketing Coordinator with a strong background in graphic design and marketing production.
This position is primarily focused on creating and producing professional marketing materials for commercial real estate listings and brokerage activities and candidates must have hands-on experience using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator and be comfortable using these programs in a professional setting. While the position includes some administrative responsibilities, the primary emphasis is on graphic design, digital design, document layout, and the production of polished, professional marketing materials.
The successful candidate will support a team of experienced commercial real estate brokers by producing high-quality marketing collateral, presentations, proposals, and other client-facing materials. We are looking for someone who can work independently, manage multiple projects, maintain a high level of accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing, Graphic Design & Production
- Design, format, and produce professional marketing materials for commercial real estate listings, including brochures, offering memorandums, postcards, flyers, and other property marketing collateral.
- Use Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator to create, edit, and refine marketing materials with an emphasis on professional layout, visual consistency, and attention to detail.
- Design and produce pitch presentations, proposals, property tour books, and other client-facing deliverables.
- Format and prepare digital and print marketing materials for distribution.
- Create and distribute email marketing campaigns using Constant Contact.
- Coordinate in-house printing and work with external print vendors as needed.
- Proofread marketing materials to ensure accuracy, proper formatting, and a professional finished product.
- Manage multiple design and production projects while meeting established deadlines and responding to broker requests.
Administrative & General Support
- Edit and format documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Prepare and proofread letters, correspondence, and other business documents.
- Communicate professionally with brokers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
- Provide general administrative support as needed to assist with daily office operations.
Qualifications:
Required Technical Skills
- Current, hands-on proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator. Candidates must be able to confidently use both programs to create, edit, format, and produce professional marketing materials.
- Demonstrated experience with graphic design, digital design, marketing production, or professional document layout.
- Ability to work independently within Adobe's professional design software with minimal technical guidance.
- Strong understanding of visual layout, typography, formatting, alignment, and overall presentation quality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to edit, format, and proofread professional business documents.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, polished work.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing requests, and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working on a Windows-based computer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience producing marketing collateral, brochures, proposals, presentations, or other professional marketing materials.
- Experience in marketing production, graphic design, digital design, desktop publishing, or a similar production-focused role.
- Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience with Constant Contact or another email marketing platform.
- Familiarity with printing processes and coordination with external print vendors.
- Strong organizational, time management, and professional communication skills.
Experience in commercial real estate is helpful but not required.
*Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio or sample work (if available) to be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in graphic design specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
- Portfolio demonstrating brand identity, print, and digital design work
- Experience translating creative briefs into production-ready assets
- Knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout principles
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Tips for Your Graphic Design Specialist Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to each application
Pull two or three pieces directly relevant to the company's industry before you apply. A portfolio built for a CPG brand should look different from one you send to a tech startup. Generic portfolios get skipped, focused ones get callbacks.
List every tool version you know
Employers screen for specific software, so name Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma with the versions you use regularly. If a listing mentions a tool you haven't used in years, refresh before your interview rather than hoping it won't come up.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists graphic design specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your resume format to your specialty
A resume for a print-heavy role should demonstrate your handle on typography and layout, while one targeting digital or UX-adjacent positions should feel clean and interactive-ready. Your resume is itself a design sample, so treat it like one.
Prepare to narrate your process, not just show results
Graphic design specialist interviews almost always include a portfolio walkthrough. Interviewers want to hear your brief-to-final-asset story, including constraints you worked within and revisions you navigated. Prepare a two-minute verbal walkthrough for your three strongest pieces.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When you get an offer, ask about the asset volume you'll own, how many stakeholders you'll take direction from, and whether freelance or side work is permitted. These details shape the real value of the role and give you grounded reasons to negotiate.
Graphic Design Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most graphic design specialists?
The companies hiring the most graphic design specialists right now include NIKE, Pella, and The Print Haus, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong at in-house brand teams and mid-size agencies.
How many graphic design specialist jobs are remote?
About 39% of graphic design specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work is deliverable digitally. Digital design, social media, and motion graphics roles skew most heavily toward remote arrangements, while positions that require on-site print production or physical brand activations are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a graphic design specialist?
Most graphic design specialists build their path by completing a degree or certificate program in graphic design or visual communication, then developing a portfolio through coursework, freelance projects, or personal work. From there, entry-level roles, internships, or junior designer positions let you build real-world experience before moving into specialist-level work. Consistent portfolio updates and tool proficiency matter more than any single credential.
Can you get hired as a graphic design specialist without much experience?
Yes, especially if your portfolio demonstrates range and craft. Employers hiring at the junior end of the specialist level are looking for evidence you can execute briefs independently, so a strong portfolio of student, freelance, or volunteer projects can substitute for years of experience. Targeting smaller companies or agencies where designers wear multiple hats is often the fastest path to your first full-time role.
What does the graphic design specialist interview process look like?
Most graphic design specialist interviews include an initial phone or video screen, followed by a portfolio review with the hiring manager or creative director. Some employers add a brief design exercise or take-home challenge to assess how you approach a real brief under constraints. Final rounds typically involve meeting cross-functional partners like marketing or brand leads who will work with you day to day.
Where can I find and apply to graphic design specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to graphic design specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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