Marketing and Design Specialist

1925 Century Pk E, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA • 601 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA Job Description Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for nearly 60 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., Kidder Mathews has over 900 professionals across 19 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm averages $9 billion in transaction volume, manages more than 54 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,700 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually. Design work that wins business. We’re a full-service in-house creative agency that partners with top commercial real estate brokers across the Western U.S. to help them win clients, market landmark properties, and grow their business. We’re looking for a talented Marketing & Design Specialist with capital markets experience who loves solving complex marketing challenges through thoughtful strategy and exceptional design. If creating beautiful offering memorandums, high-impact pitches, and memorable property brands excites you—keep reading. About the Role Job Title: Marketing & Design Specialist Department: Corporate Marketing Reports to: Marketing Director Role Summary Playing a key role on the Design Team, the Marketing & Design Specialist is a strategic thinker with a creative mindset and deep expertise in commercial real estate marketing—specifically in capital markets. This person leads high-level, custom marketing projects for top-producing brokerage teams across the company and provides creative support for corporate marketing initiatives and companywide branding efforts. This position is based in Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA and will require full-time, in-office presence (five days per week) during the first three months to support onboarding and ramp-up. Following that period, the role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule. What You’ll Own Drive and produce high-level proposal and pitch projects, including BOVs, RFP/RFQs, pitch decks, digital presentations, and banners, while coordinating content population with local staff Develop and adapt existing brand identities for high-profile property listings across marketing collateral—including flyers, eflyers, OMs, social media, signage, and copywriting—and coordinate website design with in-house developer, while managing asset and content population with local brokerage marketing staff Design and develop custom e-flyer layouts in TailoredMail; provide backend support for brokerage marketing staff as needed Based on company brand standards, design and develop new off-the-shelf templates, including proposals, presentations, listing materials, social media, broker business development collateral, and company materials Train regional brokerage marketing staff on brand standards, pitch/presentation development, and high-level technical skills as needed Utilize Photoshop and Illustrator to edit and enhance property photographs, floor plans, and other images and graphics, ensuring brand standards are met Use various mapping and demographic applications to run reports and create custom maps, aerials, and presentations as needed Conceptualize, design, and copywrite ads for industry publications and sponsorships as needed Design and assist with tradeshow booths, company events, and promotional items and materials as needed Manage outside custom print projects when needed Assist with corporate marketing initiatives and projects as needed Stay current with new technologies, resources, and marketing trends Essential Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, graphic design, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience 4+ years of professional marketing and graphic design experience, with at least 2 years focused on commercial real estate marketing Technical Skills 4+ years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Premiere Pro & After Effects a plus) Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; proficient in Microsoft Office HTML/CSS and web development/responsive design experience a plus Strong understanding of commercial real estate marketing, including proposals, offering memorandums, property marketing campaigns, presentations, and branding Experience creating or maintaining marketing templates and applying brand standards across a large, multi-office organization Experience partnering with centralized marketing and brand functions in a multi-location organization on high-visibility or executive-facing projects Strong copywriting, editing, and visual communication skills with exceptional attention to detail Strong organizational, project management, and client service skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple offices and stakeholders Professional demeanor with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Comfortable presenting design concepts and brand recommendations directly to brokers, leadership, and clients A portfolio is required, demonstrating offering memorandums, pitch/presentation decks, and brand campaign work. What We Offer A voice on a corporate marketing team that helps shape the direction of a growing, employee-owned company A seat at the table—your ideas matter here A collaborative environment alongside tenured, creative professionals who value excellence and teamwork Opportunities to grow your skill set while contributing to meaningful, visible work Offices in Los Angeles and Seattle, both located near public transit in premier buildings Competitive benefits and compensation, with salary for this role ranging from 75,000 to 85,000 The final salary is directly related to the candidate’s unique qualifications, professional experience, and location. Kidder Mathews is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Kidder Mathews will accommodate candidates with disabilities to complete this application. 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