What’s Under the Hood
DriveTime 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 DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. 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,layoutsand photos.You’llbe the one to shape the visual aspects of internalbrand, 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 audience.
In long, our Graphic Designeris 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,photographyand graphic styles
Develop illustrations, creative and other designs using software
Amend designs after feedback
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing andon-brand
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
SoWhat 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.Okaywe know “detail-oriented” ison aboutevery job description – but we really mean it!
Works well in a time crunch.There will be multiple time sensitiverequirementsandyou’llneed the ability to meet deliverable due dates.
Plays well with others.You will be working in a high-functioning team environmentWe work togetherin order towin 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 isa must Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Experience inAfterEffectsand 3D programs like Cinema 4D is a plus but notrequired
Photography and video editing experience a plus
A strong and consistent portfolio of designdemonstratingdeepunderstanding of typography, color, and layout.
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
Anything Else? Absolutely.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!
DriveTime is not your typical auto retailer. We’re bringing a fresh and fun perspective to the pre-owned car buying experience, and we want you to come along for the ride. 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. We create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers, our employees and our communities by carpooling to a shared destination. That means placing a focus on putting the right customer in the right vehicle so they can be on the path to ownership.
We are headquartered in both Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, but you can find our tire tracks across the nation as we continue to expand our footprint in new territories. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us! #LifeatDriveTime
Buckle up and check out our career opportunities at jobs.drivetime.com.
