Marketing and Graphic Design Consultant
Job Description
EMGroup at Moreland Properties is building and scaling its luxury real estate marketing efforts, and it is looking for a hands-on consultant who can own design execution from concept to finished deliverables. This onsite role is based in Austin, TX (Central Austin with collaboration at the Lake Austin office) and begins as a 1099 contract engagement, with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time W-2 position after about one year depending on performance, mutual fit, and business needs. Compensation is targeted at $70,000 to $75,000 per year based on experience.
What you’ll do
- Independently design and execute high-quality property brochures, print advertisements, listing presentations, and other branded marketing materials.
- Partner with Listing Managers to keep marketing production accurate, efficient, and on schedule for new listings, property updates, and ongoing campaigns.
- Turn marketing direction into polished, on-brand deliverables while maintaining consistency across all channels and formats.
- Support campaigns and special projects by working closely with the marketing team as needs evolve.
- Handle priorities across competing deadlines by coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside vendors, and communicate project status proactively.
- Optionally assist with quick-turn video editing, including coming-soon property videos and listing highlights, when timing calls for it.
What you bring
- 3+ years of graphic design and marketing experience.
- A strong design foundation with an exceptional eye for typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (or equivalent professional design tools).
- Ability to execute the majority of graphic design needs independently, with established outside resources available for specialized overflow or targeted work.
- Experience creating print-ready materials and coordinating with printers or production vendors.
- Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where marketing plans and time-sensitive listing needs shift quickly.
- Organizational strength, attention to detail, and capability to manage multiple projects at once.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, including willingness to jump in where needed.
- Clear communication and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
Tools you’ll use
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), plus Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut. You’ll also work with tools such as Salesforce, Asana, Microsoft Excel and Word, along with AI platforms including ChatGPT and Claude.
Helpful background
- Video editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar platforms for quick-turn social and property marketing.
- Familiarity with Salesforce/CRM, Asana, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
- Experience using AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude to improve efficiency in creative workflows.
- Background in real estate, luxury marketing, hospitality, or other design-focused industries.
- Experience in a marketing agency or supporting multiple clients and projects at once.
- Real estate experience is a plus, but it is not required.
Work setup and compensation
- Job type: 1099 Independent Contractor; approximately 40 hours per week anticipated (hours may vary based on project needs and availability).
- Schedule: flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements will be discussed.
- Pay: hourly compensation commensurate with experience, targeting $70,000 to $75,000 annually. Candidates with advanced skills and experience are welcome to apply, and compensation requirements should be included if applicable.
- Growth path: potential transition to full-time W-2 after approximately one year based on performance, mutual fit, and business needs.
How to apply
Submit your resume, portfolio or examples of past work, and your hourly rate expectations. Print design, marketing collateral, and video editing samples are especially welcome.