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.

Team Background:

The In-house Design Studio is responsible for creating high-quality, best-in-class design materials, brand identities, and campaigns for our agents; evolving and refining the Compass brand; and partnering with other internal teams to maintain and raise creative excellence throughout the company.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Graphic Designer with impeccable branding and design skills, a collaborative spirit, and a deep passion for creative problem-solving. You thrive in fast-paced environments, deliver exceptional design solutions, and know how to balance aesthetics with strategic goals. You have experience leading projects both independently and in team settings, ensuring excellence in every execution. Ability to collaborate with motion designers, or ability to create motion graphics a major plus.

At Compass You Will:

First and foremost, be responsible for creating exceptional creative work for our agents and their properties. Strong systematic branding approaches that push for creative, elevated solutions.
In collaboration with our Producers and Marketing team, meet with clients and internal stakeholders to present design solutions with clarity and confidence.
Lead design development of motion/animation projects from concept to completion for brand campaigns and agent advertising.
Develop compelling brand identities for agents, including logo design and scalable brand systems.
Design print and digital collateral, including books, print ads, billboards, websites, and digital ads.
Generate innovative ideas for custom social media, print, and brand campaigns.
Quickly interpret creative briefs from Creative Producers and Marketing Advisors to deliver high-quality work that meets strategic goals.
Oversee the quality of design through all project phases.
Drive conceptual and visual development for various projects, both independently and collaboratively.
Work closely with other Designers, Design Directors, and Creative Producers to push creative boundaries.
Take ownership in developing design toolkits to expedite and scale work across design team
Mentor and provide feedback to Designers, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
Ensure that all designs adhere to Compass brand guidelines through detailed reviews and approvals.
Collaborate with Design Directors, Associate Design Directors, and Marketing Managers to create compelling narratives through copy and design.
Conduct research, develop mood boards, storyboards and facilitate creative brainstorming sessions.
Provide constructive design feedback and take responsibility for the final creative output.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong branding focused designer with a portfolio showcasing excellence in typography, composition, photography, and layouts.
Experience in scalable design systems and brand identity development.
Proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Bonus: Strong skills in storyboarding and working with motion designers to produce outstanding brand campaigns
Bonus: Proficiency in After Effects, Figma, and Adobe Premiere
Ability to lead presentations and clearly communicate creative solutions to internal stakeholders and agents.
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.
Experience receiving and giving constructive feedback, both internally and externally.
Deep understanding of the creative process, with a continuous drive to improve and streamline workflows.
Comfortable participating in and even leading creative critiques.
Ability to move quickly and explore multiple ideas, while staying focused on deadlines.
Passion for mentoring and collaborating with other designers.
Agency or Design Studio experience is a plus.
4-5+ years of experience creating outstanding design work (award-winning work is a plus).

If you are passionate about design, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to be part of a dynamic team redefining real estate marketing, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter and portfolio that includes examples of previous work, especially any projects involving Generative AI or advanced design technologies.

Compensation:

The salary pay range for this position is a base pay of $90,000 - $103,000 annually; however, 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 eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental 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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