Job Description
Job Description
GRAPHIC DESIGNER - AUTOMOTIVE
We are hiring a full-time Graphic Designer to create engaging, professional, and brand-consistent marketing materials for our automotive dealerships. You will be responsible for designing, programming, scheduling, and posting graphics across our social media platforms, as well as creating materials for websites, digital advertising, email campaigns, print, dealership signage, events, and promotional offers. This position also involves editing and enhancing photos for use across digital and print platforms. The Graphic Designer may be required to work on-site at different dealership locations as needed to support sales events, promotional campaigns, photo shoots, and other dealership initiatives. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate closely with the Graphic Design Manager as well as the Media Production Director, content creators, marketing and other members of the team to develop effective visual campaigns for multiple automotive brands and dealership locations. The work schedule will vary depending on dealership and department needs. Availability may be required during nights, early mornings, weekends, special events, and extended hours until assignments are completed.
Responsibilities
•Create graphics for social media platforms, websites, digital advertisements, and email campaigns
•Program, schedule, and publish graphics across all assigned social media platforms
•Ensure social media graphics or photos are posted accurately, on time, and to the appropriate dealership or brand account
•Write or assist with engaging captions and promotional copy for social media posts
•Monitor scheduled content to confirm that graphics publish correctly
•Edit, retouch, resize, color-correct, and enhance photos for digital, social media, advertising, and print use
•Prepare vehicle, employee, event, and dealership photos for use in marketing campaigns and social media posts or web
•Design promotional materials for vehicle sales, service offers, dealership events, and community outreach initiatives
•Create print-ready artwork for banners, posters, flyers, brochures, signage, and other marketing materials
•Resize and adapt approved designs for multiple platforms, formats, brands, and dealership locations
•Develop visually engaging layouts that are clear, organized, and easy to understand
•Maintain consistency with dealership, manufacturer, and automotive brand guidelines
•Organize and maintain design files, templates, logos, photos, and other creative assets
•Make revisions and updates based on feedback from the Media Production Director and Marketing Director
•Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality
•Assist with creative brainstorming and the development of advertising campaign concepts
•Prepare and export files correctly for digital, social media, and professional printing
•Review designs and social media posts for accuracy, including pricing, disclaimers, dates, contact information, spelling, and promotional details
•Work with Adobe Creative Cloud programs, social media scheduling platforms, Mac-based applications, and mobile applications
•Assist on-site with sales events, promotional campaigns, photo shoots, community events, and dealership initiatives as needed
•Deliver high-quality designs and edited photos with a fast turnaround time
•Work a varied and flexible schedule based on dealership, event, and marketing department needs
Qualifications
•Fluent in both spoken and written English and Spanish
•Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
•Strong photo-editing, retouching, color-correction, and image-compositing skills
•Experience creating, scheduling, and publishing graphics for social media platforms
•Experience creating graphics for digital advertising and print production
•Strong understanding of layout, typography, composition, branding, color, and visual hierarchy
•Ability to follow established dealership, manufacturer, and automotive brand guidelines
•Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
•Strong attention to detail and accuracy
•Self-motivated and able to work independently
•Strong communication and organizational skills
•Willingness to follow direction and complete revisions as requested
•Ability to accept constructive feedback and work collaboratively with a creative team
•Varied and flexible availability based on dealership needs, including nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays, special events, and extended hours when required
•Clean driving record and a personal, reliable vehicle are required for use during work hours
•Photography, video editing, motion graphics, or animation experience is a plus
•Applicants must provide a resume and professional design portfolio to be considered.
Education and/or Experience
An associate or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
About Us:
At Charlie Clark Auto Group, (AMARU), we lead with LOVE in everything we do, towards our people, our community, our family, and our faith. Rooted in the enduring values and legacy of Charles and Dorothy Clark, Maricruz Aurora Aguirre, Nana, and those who paved the way before us, LOVE is the driving force behind everything we do. Join us and be part of our ORALÉ TEAM!