Art Director

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 About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 103,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

 

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

 

Art Directors are energized creatives who are talented at managing stakeholders and design teams. AD’s will lead design teams in concept development and execution of custom material, innovative strategies, and corresponding creative guidelines that adhere to brand equities for new and existing deliverables across our different business lines. Successful candidates must have direct experience in design, creative conception and execution, people management, leadership and relationship management. The Art Director is a key liaison between our internal clients, creative, and marketing teams. This player/coach role is responsible for delivering creative solutions for our clients and improving JLL’s competitive advantage. 

 

The Art Director will manage a small team of 3-7 designers and must be able to present design rationale and advocate for the team's work while remaining open to inputs and alternative perspectives with outstanding creative judgement. This leadership role requires strong communication skills and creative direction, as well as advanced time and project management skills. The Art Director is the primary point of contact for stakeholders and places these relationships at the center of their creative solutions. The role will partner virtually with teams located around the country; comfort with virtual working arrangements is required.

 

Art Directors will have a strong understanding of brand development and multichannel marketing concepts along with a steady focus on getting the work done, on time, and looking great. The AD must have a strong team mentality—it’s we, not me—and be able to advocate the larger team purpose. Real estate experience is not essential, however experience working within a corporate environment will be very beneficial. This role reports to the Creative Director and is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in office.

 

Job Responsibilities

Leadership / Strategy

• Has a track record of delivering results and solutions with urgency

• Makes timely decisions balancing effectiveness, efficiency, creativity and innovation

• Pushes self and others to accomplish objectives and exceed expectations by driving change

• Develops underlying implementation plans for new strategies, training programs, and identifies areas and strategies for improvement

• Seeks opportunities to increase self and team knowledge and skills
  
  

Relationship Management

• Seeks out and understands the needs, perspectives and motivations of our clients and stakeholders while providing exceptional client service

• Follows through with commitments

• Actively builds relationships with current stakeholders and works to extend connections and grow visibility of the design team capabilities across the business

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People Management

• Authentic in approach, embraces diversity of ideas and ways of working

• Takes ownership for own performance and performance of team

• Creates and articulates a compelling vision that establishes priorities and ensures their alignment with goals

• Models positive and enthusiastic behavior

• Champions employee development in stretch projects for career growth and mobility
  
  

Design

• Executes sophisticated design on high profile and complex creative challenges

• Always participates in the creative process—with both clients and the team—from concept to completion. This includes kick-off calls, alignment meetings and art direction of any outside agencies or extended teams.

• Leads creative discussions, critiques, brainstorming sessions

• Participates in kick-off calls, alignment meeting
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Art or Design/Visual Communications or similar

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ prior design experience, preferably in a corporate environment

• Management experience of a small team of individuals, proven leadership in design and/or project management success

• Exceptional communication skills to support professional exchanges in brainstorming sessions involving cross-functional and multi-level management teams

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, etc., and the Microsoft Office Suite is mandatory

• Strong design and page layout skills are required, along with the ability to create graphic elements from scratch utilizing the best application that will support effective updates

• Works effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and consistently demonstrates a high level of organizational skill and customer service

   

   

   

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

100,000.00 – 130,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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