Graphic Designer

## Graphic Designer Apply locations:
1720 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R15728
** What’s Under the Hood
** Drive Time Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The Drive Time Family of Brands spans across Drive Time, Bridgecrest and Silver Rock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.
** That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?
** In short, as an Graphic Designer, you will visualize and create graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos. You’ll be the one to shape the visual aspects of internal brand, communication, external job advertisements, social posts, and more. Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design that communicates/informs information.

The goal is to inspire and attract the target  long, our Graphic Designer is responsible for:
* Understand and translate concepts and/or written material into infographics or other visual ways to communicate information.
* Conceptualize and execute a variety of online, offline, graphics and multi-media creative projects as directed
* Communicate with and directly manage print and material orders with vendors
* Provide graphic designs for branding/identity, candidate-facing projects, internal projects, print collateral, retail, and more
* Follow brand identity standards, specifically colors, typefaces, photography and graphic styles
* Develop illustrations, creative and other designs using software
* Amend designs after feedback
* Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
* Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
** So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?**
* ** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
** The ability to talk and write with confidence and competence with a wide variety of audiences including management.
* ** A mind for the details.
** Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
* ** Works well in a time crunch.
** There will be multiple time sensitive requirements and you’ll need the ability to meet deliverable due dates.
* ** Plays well with others.
** You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.  We work together in order to win together.
* ** Rebel with a cause.
** You are always looking beyond the obvious for continuous improvement.
** The Specifics.
*** Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related creative field is preferred, but a stellar portfolio and experience without a degree is considered.
* 3+ years working as a professional designer, digital and print experience preferred
* Experience in Adobe Creative Suite to execute the above projects is a must. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Experience in After Effects and 3D programs like Cinema 4D is a plus but not required.
* Photography and video editing experience a plus
* A strong and consistent portfolio of design demonstrating deep understanding of typography, color, and layout.
** So What About the Perks? Perks matter**
* ** We*
* ** take a hybrid work approach,
** finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
* ** Medical, dental, and vision, oh my!
** Drive Time Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
* ** But Wait, There’s More.
** 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
* ** Growth Opportunities.
** You grow, I grow, we all…