Department:
Creative
We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
Our Marketing department focuses on building and promoting the W&D brand to ensure that everyone understands the benefits of W&D. Our specialized marketing experts collaborate to provide excellent service internally and externally. Our specialties include Brand & Content, Creative, Marketing Strategy & Planning, Digital (Web, Email and Advertising), PR/Social Media, Events, and Operations and Analytics.
As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will be an active and important participant in the design process, from concept to creation, to support the needs of the Marketing team. We are looking for designers who are highly creative, passionate, and motivated to produce – qualities essential to help drive our marketing to the next level. If you are a self-starter, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing in-house agency in a successful company intent on building an industry-leading marketing program.
Actively participate in group brainstorming/concept development sessions with the Creative Director, Art Director, and/or key stakeholders
Interpret needs and create innovative designs to effectively convey desired ideas
Take ownership of all areas of the design process from initial prototype to creation to the preparation of final mechanicals
Create eye-catching brochures, presentations, and other marketing collateral that preserves and elevates the brand
Work closely with the Creative Director, Art Director, and stakeholders, taking direction and implementing changes to improve design and consistently adhere to brand standards
Manage and document the approval process needed for each type of project
Ability to lead design initiatives and work collaboratively across the creative team to help facilitate design direction and assist with other projects, as needed
Prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks efficiently
Provide input to continually improve the creative process
Assist in the QA process
Maintain a positive attitude and share a passion for growing the Walker & Dunlop brand with other career-minded individuals across the company
Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders
Learn and expand creative skills to build a career in graphic design
Perform other duties as assigned
Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related discipline
Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer
B2B design experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High level of proficiency with industry standard Adobe CC applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience creating multimedia presentations
Thorough understanding of marketing strategy and ability to execute strategy with design solutions
Experience working with clients to identify needs and present solutions
Strong data visualization design skills
Exceptional typography skills
Ability to take direction, work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines, and communicate clearly and effectively with collaborators across all levels of the organization
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, work independently and learn technical information quickly
Flexible problem-solver able to adapt to changing circumstances and needs
Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and time management skills
Excellent teamwork to engage productively with other design professionals
The ability and desire to keep up to date with commercial design trends to stay on the leading edge of creativity
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
This position has an estimated base salary of $75,000 - $85,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
We are accepting applications until August 14, 2026.
What We Offer
The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners
Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) + match
- Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
promote health, engagement, and balance
- Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
- Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
- Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.
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Fair Chance Hiring
Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
