Summary

GCM Grosvenor is seeking an experienced graphic designer to help drive and uphold the firm’s visual identity and brand integrity across a wide range of client-facing materials. This role will support the promotion of the firm, its investment capabilities, sponsored events, and corporate citizenship initiatives through impactful, high-quality design.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated creative professional with excellent time management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a strong attention to detail. They are energized by working alongside thoughtful colleagues in a high-performing organization focused on excellence. A naturally collaborative team player, they will take a proactive approach to problem-solving and brand consistency and bring a strong sense of ownership to their work.

This person will pair their experience in design with the technical and organizational skills required to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced professional setting. In addition to designing high-quality visual assets, the right candidate will take the lead in developing, maintaining, and communicating the firm’s design standards. They will also serve as a brand advocate, emphasizing the importance of strong visual identity across the firm.

This person will work directly with the Brand and Communications team. Specific responsibilities include:

Creative strategy

Elevate the visual identity in line with firm branding
Build and manage a library of photo imagery, graphics, icons, and other elements for use across various deliverables

Desktop publishing

Design and layout brochures and booklets for firmwide use, such as standard 2-page GCM Grosvenor brochure, and strategy specific content
Design and layout long-form pieces such as reports, whitepapers, and investment focused thought pieces with a heavy emphasis on data visualization
Maximize document format and layout for media and usage (e.g., on-screen vs. print)

Website / social media

Apply creative strategy to design webpage layouts that are responsive and optimized for different devices and resolutions, and in line with ADA accessibility standards
Create and manage visual elements including photos, icons, graphs/charts, infographics, and others
Design banners, hero images, and other graphics to enhance existing pages
Create assets/imagery for use on LinkedIn

Event support

Develop visual identity and branded assets for various GCM Grosvenor-hosted events
Create event-related assets for digital use such as email, website, and PowerPoint
Develop and create print materials such as large form signage, backdrops, and printed materials (brochures, cards, etc.)
Create sponsored ads for corporate citizen support and sponsored conferences for 100+ events each year

Specific education, skills or experience we are seeking:

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field required
4+ years’ graphic design experience in B2B setting required (financial or professional services experience preferred)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to implement feedback and changes efficiently is required
Experience converting data into impactful visuals strongly preferred
Ability to work in PC environment is required
Experience creating materials in proper file formats and sizes for various media (print, screen, email, etc.) required
Figma experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in PowerPoint and other Microsoft programs strongly preferred

Hours Expected: Average 30-40 hours per week (based on project needs)

Location: Chicago/remote

Please submit a portfolio of work samples or provide links to an online portfolio along with application.

ABOUT THE FIRM

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $82 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.

The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 53 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 550 professionals serving a global client base. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com.

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