Graphic Designer for Real Estate

Company Overview

True North Real Estate, Inc. is a dedicated residential real estate sales company committed to helping clients navigate the housing market with ease. Our focus on exceptional service and integrity drives our success in connecting buyers and sellers.

Job Summary
We’re seeking a creative, adaptable contract Graphic Designer to produce high‑quality real estate marketing across print and digital channels. This role requires fast turnarounds, direct coordination with printers, and the ability to design for both luxury and mid‑priced properties. Ideal candidates can take a project from brief to print‑ready files and are comfortable meeting in person when needed.

Type
- Contract / Freelance (part‑time or full‑time hours negotiable)
- Location: Remote / Hybrid with ability to meet in person in the Plymouth, MN area when required

Key responsibilities
- Translate marketing briefs into polished visual concepts aligned with brand positioning (luxury and mid‑market).
- Produce a wide range of assets: multi‑page brochures, postcards, mailers, flyers, door‑knockers, signage, email templates, web banners, social graphics, presentation decks, and ad creative.
- Deliver multiple concepts and iterate quickly based on feedback; meet tight deadlines and quick turnaround requests.
- Prepare production‑ready, print‑spec‑compliant files (bleeds, color profiles, crop marks, etc.) and coordinate directly with printing vendors to ensure accurate output.
- Supply editable source files (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma) and optimized exports (PDF/X, JPG, PNG, SVG) as required.
- Maintain consistent file organization, naming, and version control.
- Attend project kickoff and review meetings; be available for in‑person meetings or site visits when needed.
- Apply strong typographic, layout and color expertise appropriate to both high‑end luxury branding and median‑priced real estate audiences.

Required Qualifications
- 3+ years professional graphic design experience (agency, in‑house, or freelance), ideally with real estate or property marketing experience.
- Proven portfolio showing multi‑page print work (brochures), direct mail (postcards/door‑knockers), and digital/email campaigns — examples of both luxury and mid‑market projects strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; experience with Figma or Sketch is a plus.
- Solid knowledge of print production (prepress, color management, file prep) and experience liaising with printing vendors.
- Track record of meeting tight deadlines and delivering high‑quality work under time pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with marketing, sales, and external vendors.
- Willingness/ability to meet in person for key meetings or site/project reviews in the local area.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating brand systems for property listings and neighborhoods.
- Basic motion/animation skills (After Effects) for social or listing videos.
- Familiarity with email design best practices and responsive HTML/CSS basics.
- Vehicle/ability to travel locally for in‑person meetings or prints pickups if needed.

Deliverables & Workflow Expectations
- Provide [number] initial concepts per brief and up to [number] rounds of revisions (customize as needed).
- Deliver print‑ready PDFs (PDF/X) with proper bleeds and crop marks, plus editable source files.
- Communicate status updates via Slack/Email and attend weekly check‑ins (or as agreed).

If you are ready to bring your creative vision to life in the dynamic world of real estate, we invite you to apply today and join our passionate team at True North Real Estate, Inc.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $60.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55447 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55447: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55447