Graphic Designer Syracuse, NY

Graphic Designer at Congruent

Syracuse, NY. If you see the world in layers, grids, and bold type — and know how to make a brand unforgettable — we should talk. More Than Cars is reshaping how the retail automotive industry shows up in culture. We’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can turn strategy into scroll‑stopping visuals across digital, print, and social. This isn’t a “make it pretty” role.

It’s about crafting smart, compelling design that moves people — and moves the needle. You’ll collaborate closely with our creative, content, and client teams: sometimes designing a pitch‑perfect Instagram carousel for a tech brand, other times building out assets for our own podcast promos, event materials, or internal campaigns.

• Designing on‑brand, creatively polished content for websites, presentations, display ads, and social posts.
• Taking daily and weekly planning directions well so you can easily juggle multiple projects, timelines, and assets.
• Transforming client goals into brilliant graphic solutions—think logos, websites, and more.
• Keeping designs fresh, innovative, and true to our clients’ brands.
• Sharing creative ideas and perspectives in brainstorming sessions.
• Presenting and defending your artistic decisions like a pro.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative team spirit.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Good communication skills, high level of empathy, and maturity.
• 3+ years in professional graphic design.
• A portfolio showcasing your bold visual designs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD).
• Experience in logo, icon, and wordmark design.
• Skills in typography and visual hierarchy.
• Knowledge of best practices digital and social media.
• Cross‑platform thinking: mobile, web, video, organic, paid channels, collateral, and experiential.
• A strong grasp of creative and production workflows, covering print, digital, video, and social media.
• Interest in user experience design.
• Interest in animation.
• An ability to adhere to brand guidelines.
• A high level of organization and detail‑oriented.
• Adaptability to changing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset with a knack for meeting deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for working in a motivated, growing company.
• Bonus:
  Illustration, motion graphics, 2D animation, and brand development skills.
• Bonus:
  Competence with Canva, Figma, and other design apps.
• Bonus:
  Experience with print process

$55,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience and portfolio of work.

• Employer‑contributed health, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Bleeding edge hardware and software access
• Occasional travel to industry events

Full‑time, 40 hours/week within the range of 8am-7pm, Monday‑Friday.

Upload your resume and your portfolio at our online application portal. That’s it.

More Than Cars is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and job applicants regardless of gender, race, age, ability, religion, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or interviewer know. We're building a brand that sees everyone.

Note:

this role is currently open to candidates based in the United States who do not require visa sponsorship.