Graphic Design Coordinator​/Marketing Assistant

Graphic Design Coordinator/Marketing Assistant

D&S Automotive was founded in 1977 and has since grown to become a leader in Northeast Ohio collision repair and automobile restyling. The company is locally owned and headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, with a total of six locations—two in Mentor, and one each in Chardon, Elyria, Kirtland, and North Ridgeville. D&S Automotive’s unrivaled customer experience and attention to detail have earned us a reputation in the community for award‑winning service, quality care, and community involvement.

D&S Automotive was founded in 1977 and has since grown to become a leader in Northeast Ohio collision repair and automobile restyling. The company is locally owned and headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, with a total of six locations—two in Mentor, and one each in Chardon, Elyria, Kirtland, and North Ridgeville. D&S Automotive’s unrivaled customer experience and attention to detail have earned us a reputation in the community for award‑winning service, quality care, and community involvement.

Philanthropy: We believe our communities shape our business. We embrace philanthropy and maintain a culture of giving to better our community, just as it betters us.

Family: Families support, respect, and work together toward common goals. We foster a welcoming atmosphere where employees can build camaraderie and elevate teamwork.

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Graphic Design Coordinator/Marketing Assistant to join our team. This role combines graphic design and marketing support responsibilities, making it ideal for someone with a passion for both visual design and marketing strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating design projects, creating marketing materials, and supporting various marketing initiatives, including those outside of business hours.

Schedule: Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: Onsite, Headquarters in Mentor, OH

Reports To: Marketing Manager

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive hourly compensation, medical, vision, dental, PTO, continuing education opportunities, paid holidays, paid volunteer program, paid life insurance, and 401(k) plan with match. Pay will commensurate with the chosen candidate’s experience.

• Graphic Design & Production: Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to design and enhance high‑quality materials for both digital and print formats, including brochures, newsletters, posters, banners, invitations, flyers, and social media content.
• Marketing Event Support: Support the Marketing Manager with the planning and execution of marketing events, including those occurring outside regular business hours.
• Campaign Support: Support the marketing team with planning, implementing, and monitoring marketing campaigns.
• Brand & Apparel Design: Develop innovative and stylish designs for apparel, logos, and branded materials while ensuring designs align with brand identity.
• Interactive Form Development: Design and develop interactive, user‑friendly forms through Adobe Acrobat that meet the organization’s needs.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld.
• Email & SMS Marketing: Assist with creation and execution of SMS and Email marketing campaigns through Klaviyo, including CRM management.
• Intranet Content Support: Assist the Human Resources Department with posting and updating content across the company’s intranet.
• Market Research: Conduct research on market trends, competitor activities, and target audience preferences to inform marketing strategies.
• Agency & Vendor
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with other agencies and vendor partners.
• Networking & Community Engagement: Attend networking opportunities as they arise, e.g., Chamber of Commerce events.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

• Minimum of one year of professional experience in graphic design within a marketing or advertising setting is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat is…