Lead Graphic Designer — Sarasota, FL

The Lead Graphic Designer is a hands-on creative professional who combines strong design instincts with the technical skills to bring projects from concept through final production. This role develops and executes compelling visual materials that support V8NExYc 3FbyJWz7 & 5X98Xbs’y brand, agents, listings, and company initiatives across print, digital, publishing, and physical environments.

The ideal candidate is as comfortable developing a creative concept as they are preparing a file for press, building a presentation, or producing the day-to-day materials that keep a busy marketing department moving. They bring an elevated design sensibility, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, designers, copywriter, production manager, and other departments, the Lead Graphic Designer helps maintain and evolve the company’s visual identity. This is an opportunity for a talented designer who wants to grow into broader art direction and creative leadership while remaining actively involved in the work.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreative Development and Brand Stewardship

• Develop creative concepts and design solutions for company campaigns, initiatives, presentations, and agent marketing.

• Translate project objectives and creative briefs into thoughtful, effective visual communications.

• Help maintain and evolve the Yu5AyRz XY2bkDTp & u9Wm7Nk brand across all materials and touchpoints, following the MSC Style Guide.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure that design, copy, photography, and messaging work together effectively.

• Present design concepts, explain creative decisions, and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.

• Provide creative input and guidance to fellow designers and production partners as appropriate.

Property, Listing, and Agent Marketing

• Design and produce a range of materials supporting property listings and agent promotion, including:

• Brochures, property flyers, and feature sheets.

• Postcards and direct mail.

• Custom listing presentations.

• Listing emails and digital advertisements.

• Rack cards, biography sheets, and other agent promotional materials.

• Social media graphics, video collateral, and mixed-media assets.

• Print advertisements, online banners, and e-cards.

• Create charts, graphs, infographics, and other visual elements that communicate information clearly.

• Develop and maintain templates for marketing platforms, including Xpressdocs, ActivePipe, Creative Studio, Agent Icon, and Moxi, as applicable.

Publishing and Editorial Design

• Help produce the company’s biannual magazine, yVeRGgvz aKdy, from concept and layout through final production.

• Design editorial layouts that bring together typography, photography, copy, and advertising in a cohesive and engaging format.

• Collaborate with marketing team members, contributors, and print partners to manage revisions, review proofs, and meet publication deadlines.

• Prepare and review print-ready magazine files in accordance with publication and printer specifications.

Company Initiatives, Promotional Items, and Physical Spaces

• Design custom collateral, presentations, signage, and other materials for company initiatives, events, and campaigns.

• Develop graphics and artwork for promotional merchandise, branded apparel, gifts, and other physical items.

• Work with outside vendors to understand specifications, review proofs, and help ensure the quality of finished materials.

• Collaborate with the Facilities division on visual concepts and layouts for office interiors, including wall graphics, signage, environmental branding, and other design elements.

• Prepare visual mockups or presentations to help stakeholders evaluate proposed concepts and layouts.

Production and Workflow Management

• Produce accurate, polished work across a high volume of projects, balancing creative quality with deadlines and business needs.

• Prepare final files for print, digital, publishing, and other production methods, ensuring that technical specifications are met.

• Resize, retouch, and format photography and other visual assets for their intended use.

• Review work for accuracy, consistency, image quality, typography, and adherence to brand standards before delivery.

• Coordinate with printers, vendors, and internal partners on specifications, proofs, revisions, and production timelines.

• Organize and maintain design files, templates, and digital asset libraries.

• Support the marketing and design teams with day-to-day production needs.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, visual judgment, typography, layout, and execution across print and digital media.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

• Understanding of print production methods and standards, including file preparation, color management, image resolution, bleeds, and proofing.

• Experience designing for digital channels, including email, social media, digital advertising, and web graphics.

• Ability to develop a concept and carry it through revisions, final production, and delivery.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Ability to collaborate effectively, communicate design ideas, and respond constructively to feedback.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

• Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Premiere Pro is preferred.

• Experience with editorial or magazine design, promotional merchandise, signage, or environmental graphics is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Approximately 5–7 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an agency, in-house marketing department, publishing environment, or similar setting.

• Experience managing projects from concept through final production.

This is NOT a remote position and is onsite it downtown Sarasota.

We offer excellent benefits including Health, Dental and 401k.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

Experience:

• Graphic design: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Sarasota, FL 34236 (Preferred)

• Work Location: In person