What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Graphic Designer, Marketing position at AutoNation, Inc.?
Position Summary:
The Sr. Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media. This role will conceptualize and produce impactful and compelling designs while maintaining brand integrity. The Sr. Graphic Designer will play a crucial role in representing AutoNation and its offerings to our customers, ensuring consistency and impact across all Marketing channels. The position will act as the primary creative designer and developer of marketing communications materials utilized by corporate, region and store teams.
Organizational Relationships:
The graphic designer will interact internally with the broader Brand Team, Marketing Channels, and other Corporate Department Leads. Externally, the designer will engage with creative vendors and agencies utilized by the Marketing team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Concept and design creative/marketing materials, including but not limited to: flyers, ads, banners, emails, packaging, brochures, social images and graphics, etc.
- Develop illustrations, logos, graphics, animations, story boards, and more using the appropriate brand elements and layouts
- Create, edit, and optimize images using Photoshop and other design software
- Analyze design briefs, determine requirements, and produce brand-compliant designs
- Adhere to Brand Operations Team SLAs and meet agreed-upon deadlines
- Collaborate closely within the team and cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of creative work that aligns with business objectives
- Prepare mockups and first drafts, test creative concepts across various media, incorporate feedback and present refined ideas
- Master an understanding of AutoNation’s brand platform, creative vision, brand guidelines, as well as OEM guidelines and compliance parameters
- Provide ongoing creative direction to external vendors and agencies
- Maintain visual consistency across all channels and deliverables
- Conceptualize and effectively execute visual ideas from concept through to completion
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in design, Fine Arts or related field is preferred
- 4 – 6 years of proven graphic design experience
- A strong portfolio showcasing previous design projects, campaigns, illustrations, or other work
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud products including Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML and InDesign
- Typography knowledge
- Computer fluency in Mac and PC
- Strong understanding of browser capabilities
- Strong grasp of designing with brand style guidelines
- Proactive approach with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent communication skills
Next Possible Position:
Graphic Design Manager
Physical Requirements:
- Business travel (up to 30%)
- Standard office environment
Company Overview
AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
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