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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Charlie Clark Auto Group · Harlingen, TX, USA ·

Pay:
42.000 - 62.000
Job type:
Full Time

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!

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