Graphic Designer

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.

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 and informs information.

The goal is to inspire and attract the target audience.

• 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.

• 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. That means paying close attention to every project.
• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related creative field is preferred; 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.

• We take a hybrid work approach. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
• Medical, dental, and vision. 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. We are committed to providing employees with every opportunity to grow professionally.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are.
• Wellness Program. Includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities.
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization.
• In-House Gym. Come early, take a…