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Walker & Dunlop

Senior Graphic Designer

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In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
75K-85K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
75K-85K Annually
Senior level
Lead end-to-end design for marketing collateral, presentations, and multimedia; collaborate with Creative Director and stakeholders; ensure brand consistency, manage approvals and QA, prioritize projects, mentor designers, and execute data visualization and typography-forward solutions.
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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.

Department Overview 

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. 

 

The Impact You Will Have 

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.  

 

Primary Responsibilities 

  • 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

Education and Experience 

  • 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 July 24, 2026.

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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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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.

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