Senior Graphic Designer

As a Senior Graphic Designer at Berkadia, your responsibilities will include creating high-quality marketing materials and sales collateral such as brochures, flyers, and social media graphics. You will also need to develop organized design templates to streamline production, present your design concepts for feedback, and ensure all materials adhere to Berkadia's branding standards.

To excel in the Senior Graphic Designer role at Berkadia, you should be proficient in design programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. You should possess a diverse portfolio showcasing your creative and technical skills, along with a proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively and adapt to changing priorities.

Berkadia requires candidates for the Senior Graphic Designer position to have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. A strong understanding of design for both print and digital mediums is crucial, along with excellent organizational skills and effective communication.

At Berkadia, we are committed to your personal and professional growth by offering generous tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, and monthly paid volunteer hours. We provide a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development in your design career.

The work environment for a Senior Graphic Designer at Berkadia is highly collaborative and can be remote or hybrid. This enables you to connect with talented professionals across the company while contributing creatively to high-impact projects in commercial real estate.

Sharing your portfolio is a great way to showcase your experience. Highlight a project that reflects your design approach, mentioning the challenges you faced and the creative solutions you implemented. Explain how your design served the client’s needs and contributed to their success.

Discuss your process for understanding and adhering to brand guidelines, such as reviewing existing materials and keeping a style guide handy. Emphasize the importance of communication and feedback from stakeholders to maintain the brand's integrity.

Mention your proficiency with design software like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Include any project management tools you're familiar with, such as Teams or Trello, to manage timelines and communication effectively.

Explain your prioritization and time management strategies, such as creating to-do lists and breaking projects into smaller milestones. Share an example of a time when you successfully delivered high-quality work under pressure.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through design blogs, online courses, webinars, and attending industry conferences. Mention how you implement these insights into your work to keep designs fresh and innovative.

Outline your design process, starting from brainstorming and sketching ideas, to creating concepts and receiving feedback, and finally refining the designs. Highlight your collaboration with others throughout this process to create successful final products.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in design projects. Share experiences where collaboration led to improved outcomes, showcasing your ability to listen to input, merge ideas, and deliver designs that meet everyone's expectations.

Explain that you view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. Discuss how you objectively assess feedback, make necessary adjustments, and consider the input valuable for enhancing your work.

Share what inspires you in design, whether it's the challenge of solving problems creatively, seeing your work positively impact clients, or keeping up with trends. This insight gives interviewers a glimpse into your passion and dedication.

Mention your alignment with Berkadia’s values, such as innovation and community impact, and express your enthusiasm about contributing to their investment sales platform. Discuss how the role aligns with your career goals and desire for a collaborative work environment.