JLL · 1 week ago
Art Director
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expJLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. The Art Director will lead design teams in concept development and execution of custom material, ensuring creative solutions that align with brand equities and improve JLL's competitive advantage.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Real estate experience is not essential, however experience working within a corporate environment will be very beneficial
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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