Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer is responsible for managing and executing the creative design process at TEC, as it applies to a variety of projects. This is one of three in-house graphic designers on our six-person Marketing team, which functions as an in-house agency, providing design support for our overarching corporate brand, but also our over 30 locations and their needs. As a part of this team, you will tackle TEC’s print needs from ads to brochures, to signage in our dealerships and at events, to assisting our digital marketing teammates in creating assets for email marketing, web and social.   

You know your way around the usual suspects - color, typography, imagery, spacing, layouts – but also around larger strategic thinking like logo and brand design. You are comfortable driving projects and are a self-starter who is driven by curiosity and finding solutions. You enjoy the collaborative nature of being on a team, as well as receive and give feedback with an open mind. You’ve got prior experience managing vendor relationships of all kinds, and see vendors as valued and critical extensions of our own team. You are energized by a wide variety of projects. You’re a multi-tasker, and while your right brain dominates, your left brain keeps you organized and on track without much oversight.

The right candidate must be persistent, pro-active, detail-oriented, comfortable multi-tasking and a hardworking professional able to work well in a team-oriented, “client”-focused environment. You are also an excellent communicator in written and spoken word.  We enjoy a hybrid work environment as we value what in-person collaboration can do for our solutions and our team.

• Work with marketing team, internal and external customers, partners, and vendors to provide fulfillment of engaging on-brand design materials for marketing initiatives (e.g. brochures, flyers, ads, etc.)
• Execute design projects while meeting deadlines. This includes but is not limited to meeting production schedules and specifications, procuring bids for print and fabrication of materials, and coordinating distribution to all company locations.
• Design materials as needed for company events and promotional items, per Director of Marketing.
• Assist with photo editing of products and equipment, staff, events, and company facilities for use in marketing and business development collateral.
• Ensure brand guidelines are adhered to in all marketing and promotional materials.
• Maintain accurate records of projects including print and digital files, photography, order details, and project invoices. Update graphics library (e.g. icons, maps, photography, etc.).
• Communicate with internal customers proactively and respond to their outreach in a timely manner.
• Share both positive and constructive feedback with Marketing Team to constantly improve brand experience and help grow business.
• Prepare all files for production and generate timely and effective outcomes for all mediums. This includes but is not limited to troubleshooting, editing, and resizing files for new and reprint jobs; preparing files for transition to web/digital presence; editing and submitting print ads; etc.
• Prepare and communicate timely project status updates to internal customers and Marketing team as needed.
• Stay current on graphic/design trends and best practices through continued education, trade shows, seminars, and special courses.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience is sufficient.
• Experience: 2+ years’ experience as a production artist/graphic designer, preferably providing internal support within corporate environment or at an agency with bulk of experience in 2-D design.
• Experience implementing brand guidelines and ensuring designed materials are on-brand.
• Experience in creative services production and project management.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the printing process, proofing, paper, and font management.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and manage a number of projects and resources simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Minimum two to three years working experience with design programs, particularly Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat Pro.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with staff, internal and external customers, partners, media, and vendors – with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team.
• Proficiency with MS Office systems, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Portfolio required to demonstrate experience.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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