Senior Manager, Design Workflow and Events

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About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 103,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

The Senior Manager, Design Workflow will be a critical role to the workflow and operations of the JLL Creative team. This individual will be extremely skilled at vendor management, timeline management and project management. They will be responsible for the operational management and creative coordination of corporate events while providing design support for event-related deliverables. As a member of the creative team, you'll serve as the central liaison for internal stakeholders and the events team throughout the complete event planning lifecycle. They will also be responsible for staying on the cutting edge of our creative tech stack, managing our vendor relationships, and bringing innovations to the team in programs such as Workfront, Canva, and Genial.ly. You’ll serve as the point of contact for our creative products and manage our partnerships and subscriptions.

The Senior Manager, Design Workflow may partner virtually with teams located around the country; comfort with virtual working arrangements is required. There will also be travel, depending on event locations. Our ideal candidate combines strong project management (a Workfront guru) and vendor management capabilities with design skills to execute. Real estate experience is not essential; however, experience working within a corporate environment will be very beneficial. This role reports into the Creative Director with a minimum of 3 days in office.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact and project manager for the creative team, coordinating timelines, creative requirements and deliverables across multiple business lines for Tier 1 events

• Serves as the primary point of contact for creative memberships, subscriptions and technologies, coordinating vendor relationships, touchpoints and contracts

• Manages vendor relationships and communications, including branding coordination, timeline management and quality assurance for creative deliverables

• Develops and maintains comprehensive project files and documentation systems to ensure seamless event coordination and knowledge management

• Creates event-related design deliverables including print and digital signage, branded collateral and promotional assets while maintaining brand consistency

• Manages multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring quality delivery within budget and timeline

• Provides regular project updates and communication to appropriate team members and leadership throughout the entire event planning process

• Works within Adobe Workfront with ease, has ability to create dashboards and pull reports quickly and efficiently, knowledgable enough to assign work as a back-up traffic manager should the need arise

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Experience with enterprise workflow management and reporting tools, preferably Adobe Workfront

• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

• Excellent vendor management and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience with file management systems and documentation best practices

• Proven ability to effectively manage varied workloads and competing priorities

• Technologically savvy

• Understanding of and commitment to internal client service

• Detail-oriented approach with strong quality control standards

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

90,000.00 – 120,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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