Team Lead, Design

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

As Team Lead, Design at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how we visually communicate with our clients and stakeholders across the commercial real estate industry. You'll lead a talented team of designers while personally crafting visually compelling content that captures attention and communicates the right message. This position requires you to understand the strategy, audience, and objectives behind complex design projects, then provide appropriate creative solutions through expert art direction. You'll collaborate closely with marketers, business leaders, and service line teams to translate business requirements into designs that are visually enticing, easy to understand, and emotionally impactful. From creative PowerPoint presentations and interactive InDesign brochures to research reports, animations, and real estate property materials, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of work. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and your design leadership will be instrumental in bringing that vision to life. This role demands both creative excellence and strong project management capabilities, as you'll ensure your team delivers cohesive, on-brand work across digital, print, events, and social media channels within agreed scopes and timescales.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them develop their skills and advance in their careers

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring your team delivers work to agreed scopes, timescales, and quality standards while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

• Create high-quality visual content across both digital and print communications, including brochures, flyers, infographics, creative presentations, pitch decks, research reports, and real estate property materials

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketers, art directors, design managers, and various levels of leadership to develop compelling, on-brand designs

• Translate complex business information and stakeholder requirements into clear visual concepts that effectively communicate key messages to target audiences

• Work on real estate-specific deliverables such as 2D maps, site plans, floor plans, building illustrations, and property brochures that showcase commercial properties effectively

• Stay current with the latest standards, processes, trends, and AI tools in the visual design field to keep JLL's creative output innovative and competitive

• Gather relevant facts for each project, generate clear concepts from beginning to end, and ensure all deliverables communicate accurate information while maintaining consistent brand perception

• Receive, interpret, and implement constructive feedback from project stakeholders, navigating through obstacles to bring projects to successful completion in a fast-paced environment

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or related field from an accredited institution

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in graphic design, preferably within a marketing, communications agency, or corporate environment

• High level of proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign Interactive, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for creating business presentations and documents

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a design team, providing mentorship and constructive feedback to help team members grow professionally

• Superior understanding of fundamental graphic design principles, including typography, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality standards

• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse design work across digital and print media, demonstrating creative problem-solving and visual storytelling abilities

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with global and international clients, demonstrating cultural awareness and ability to adapt designs for diverse audiences

• Prior experience in a corporate setup with people management responsibilities, including performance management and team development

• Working knowledge of workflow management systems and AI-powered design tools that enhance productivity and creative output

• Experience creating real estate marketing materials such as property brochures, site plans, floor plans, and building illustrations

• Background working within the commercial real estate industry or with real estate clients

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and complex information into visually compelling infographics and reports

• Adaptability to learn and implement new design tools and technologies as business requirements evolve

Location:

On-site –Belen, CRI

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

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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