Graphic Designer - Part Time Job Listing at Beacon Communities in Boston, MA (Job ID 1949)

Description

Graphic Designer - Property Marketing (Part Time), Boston Corporate Office - Boston, MA

General Statement of Duties: The Graphic Designer – Property Marketing's primary responsibility is to work with key stakeholders to produce branded materials in support of property marketing initiatives. This part-time position will include ancillary support for all Beacon's groups with graphic design needs. This position will require the ability to create coherent visual representations for all Beacon properties, and excellent communication and project management skills. This role is structured as a Job Share with the Graphic Designer – Corporate Marketing, at 24 hours/week.

Supervision Received: Reports to Director of Digital Marketing

Essential Functions of the Position: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class).

• Responsible for all property facing graphic design requests and overall marketing support.
• Ensure consistent brand standards are used in presentations, proposals, sponsorship ads, stationery, case studies, award submissions, training manuals, and other materials.
• Create and maintain user-friendly templates to standardize and streamline collateral and presentations, using Canva and other resources.
• Create and modify community social media graphics as needed.
• Reflect corporate brand guidelines on a property level.
• Design and/or redesign property logos and corresponding items (stationery, leasing collateral, etc.).
• Collaborates and supports the design of new property websites and upkeep of current sites.
• Participation in planning/strategy meetings as needed.
• Develop and manage schedules for creative initiatives, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide design support with signage projects as needed.
• Organize and maintain a digital creative archive with all logos, letterhead, floor plans, photos, etc.
• Collaborate as needed on collateral for Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, Sponsorship Ads, Logo Creation/Edits, Photo Editing, and property websites.
• Collaborate as needed on any corporate marketing initiatives.

Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field, plus 3-5 years of experience.

Qualifications, Abilities and Skills:

• Extensive experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), specifically with layouts/mockups, web design, and multimedia presentations.
• Adaptive design eye and skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to absorb constructive criticism from peers and clients.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Compensation: $32.00 - 36.00 per hour 
Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits Offered:

At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.

As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect:

• Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available.
• Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.
• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance.With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities… and more!

Company Overview: 
 

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing. 

At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents' lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.