Graphic Designer

Charlie Clark Auto Group•Harlingen, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Applicants must provide a resume and professional design portfolio to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Photography, video editing, motion graphics, or animation experience is a plus

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