Graphic Art/ Design Illustrator - Urgent Need!

At AIR Communities , we're reimagining what exceptional apartment living looks like. As a leading owner and operator of apartment communities across the United States and part of the Blackstone portfolio , we combine the stability of an industry leader with the innovation, creativity, and agility of a growth-focused organization.

Our team members have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, collaborate across departments, and help shape the customer experience for thousands of residents nationwide. We believe great design influences every stage of the customer journey, and we're looking for a talented creative professional who shares that vision.

If you're motivated by meaningful work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy bringing brands to life through thoughtful design and execution, we'd love to hear from you.

AIR Communities is seeking a driven, highly organized, and creative Graphic Designer to join our in-house Creative Team. This mid-level role is ideal for a designer who enjoys balancing creative development with project coordination and execution.

The Graphic Designer will manage projects from concept through completion, partnering closely with Marketing, Operations, Development, Project Managers, and external vendors to deliver compelling visual solutions that support leasing, retention, brand awareness, and customer engagement initiatives.

Beyond creating exceptional design work, this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate signage production, installations, vendor communications, timelines, and project deliverables. The successful candidate is both a creative problem-solver and a proactive project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support marketing operations.

Creative Design & Brand Execution

Develop innovative design solutions that support business objectives and enhance the customer experience.

Create print and digital marketing materials including:

Community branding assets

Leasing and sales materials

Email and digital campaigns

Environmental graphics

Presentation materials

Ensure consistency across all marketing, branding, and customer-facing communications.

Maintain and evolve corporate design standards, templates, and visual guidelines.

Translate business needs into clear, compelling visual communications.

Project Management & Coordination

Manage creative projects from intake through final delivery while maintaining timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Coordinate project schedules, deliverables, approvals, and stakeholder communications.

Partner with internal teams to identify project goals, requirements, and implementation strategies.

Prioritize multiple projects and adapt quickly to shifting business needs.

Provide regular status updates and maintain visibility into project progress.

Signage & Installation Coordination

Coordinate production and installation of temporary and permanent signage, environmental graphics, property branding elements, and marketing displays.

Serve as liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, printers, fabricators, and installation partners.

Review specifications, proofs, and production materials to ensure accuracy and brand compliance.

Support project execution by helping manage installation timelines, logistics, and quality control.

Work closely with Creative, Interactive, Marketing, Operations, and Development teams to ensure alignment across initiatives.

Present creative concepts, mockups, and design recommendations to stakeholders.

Contribute ideas and best practices that improve workflows, processes, and creative output.

Support onboarding and knowledge sharing within the Creative Team.

Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in graphic design, branding, and multifamily marketing.

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Marketing, or related field.

2-4 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in:

Corporate in-house creative teams

Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and brand-focused creative work.

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Experience managing projects, timelines, and multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

Previous experience coordinating signage, print production, environmental graphics, or installations.

HTML

UX/UI principles

Final Cut Pro or video editing equivalent

Experience working within established brand standards while contributing fresh creative ideas.

Familiarity with multifamily, real estate, hospitality, retail, or customer-focused industries.

Passionate about creating meaningful customer experiences through design

Expected pay rate of $65,000-$75,000 with targeted annual bonus opportunities. 25% Rent Discount at any AIR community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply).

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.

Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.

Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.

15 hours of paid time annually for community service.

Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 8/26/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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