MARKETING SPECIALIST - GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Bannister Automotive Group

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic Design, Adobe Suite, Negotiation, Feedback, AI Tools, Social Media, Video Editing, Communication, Data Visualization, Project Management, Mixed Media Design, OEM Standards

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE Are you a brand guardian who loves the details? Auto Group, with 23+ dealerships across British Columbia and Alberta, is looking for a Marketing Specialist – Design & Communications to serve as the champion and protector of our brand voice. This is a contract position with the strong potential to evolve into a full-time permanent role. Upon successful transition to permanent status, the role includes access to a comprehensive benefits package and RRSP program. The work environment is hybrid, with specific in-office and remote days to be agreed upon with management. This is a mid-level specialized role where "pushing pixels" is a daily reality. You will be the engine behind our visual output, ensuring accuracy and speed across a high volume of creative projects for our diverse network of dealership partners. WHY JOIN US? * Scale & Impact: With 23+ dealerships across BC and Alberta, your work will have broad reach and meaningful impact across multiple markets. * Career Trajectory: We view this position as a launchpad. As the company grows, this role offers the potential to evolve into a Senior level position with management and mentorship responsibilities. * Integrated Campaigns: You will lead integrated campaigns from ideation to final execution, educating stakeholders on modern digital marketing effectiveness. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Design Excellence: Design high-quality assets for social media, web, and print. You will design everything from vehicle wraps and signage to internal HR documents, ensuring total brand consistency across the group. * Strategic Communications: Write and edit clean, personable copy for magazines and email campaigns that reflects our "people-focused and progressive" values. * Project Command: Manage the task pipeline proactively. You will be responsible for anticipating dealer partner needs across our 23+ locations and ensuring deadlines are met without fail. * Campaign Development: Develop and manage integrated marketing campaigns from initial ideation to final execution. Constant education on what is new and effective is key to success in this role. * Vendor Management: Oversee merchandise design and creation, working with external manufacturers. You must negotiate with vendors, manage budgets, and demand high quality from third parties. * Standardization: Act as a consultant to our dealer partners, helping them reconcile strict OEM standards with the Auto Group's own brand identity. Articulate why brand standards matter and correct non-compliance in ways that ensure positive future adherence. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Graphic Design Expertise: You live in the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat Pro). Speed and technical proficiency here are non-negotiable. * Soft Skills: You possess the "soft skills" of a senior designer—negotiation, the ability to take feedback constructively, and the confidence to guide stakeholders away from outdated ideas. * AI & Tech Savvy: Knowledge of AI tools (Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, ChatGPT for copy assistance) is a strong plus. We want someone who uses technology to work smarter. * Social Media Fluency: You understand the visual nuances of digital platforms—not just posting, but designing specifically for the user experience on mobile and desktop. * Video/Motion: Experience with Premiere Pro or After Effects is a major asset that separates great performers from good ones. * Communication Excellence: Ability to manage internal and external communication channels including social media, email, and magazines with minimal oversight. ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT SET YOU APART * Data visualization * Project management * Mixed media design * Working knowledge of OEM automotive standards

Responsibilities

The Marketing Specialist will design high-quality assets for various platforms and manage integrated marketing campaigns from ideation to execution. They will also oversee vendor management and ensure brand consistency across all projects.