Brand Designer II

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.  

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

ABOUT THE JOB

Responsible for helping drive the brand design behind behind all Cars Commerce enterprise properties from Cars.com, Dealer Inspire (DI), AccuTrade (AT), DealerClub (DC), the Cars Commerce Media Network (CCMN) and Cars Commerce B2B platforms, the Cars Commerce Brand Designer II ensures that all the creative assets that drive the Cars Commerce business feature intelligent and impactful design language. Whether it’s a targeted e-blast, price sheet, t-shirt, social video ad, or a stunning presentation deck, the Cars Commerce Brand Designer doesn’t break a sweat balancing multiple digital and print projects, pushing for quality and accuracy across all of the Cars Commerce brands, and telling the right story to their audience — and does it all in a team culture focused on deep collaboration, innovation, and driving results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand Management

• Ensure Cars.com, DI, AT, DC, CCMN, and all other Cars Commerce B2B digital assets are up-to-date and on-brand for all company and product brand standards, including but not limited to websites, sales sheets, presentation decks, and RFP templates

• Work inside DAM systems to maintain all design and video assets Cars Commerce brands for sales enablement and product marketing enablement

• Maintain OEM brand standards for proper product representation 

• ensure all sales and marketing assets meet compliance requirements for OEM program participation

Design / QC

• Help support brand guides for all Cars Commerce company and product brands as required by product teams

• Provide development-ready mockups for email teams for use in Pardot, SalesForce Inbox, and other syndication channels

• Assist with assets for video production needs to specification, including but not limited to text overlays (“supers”), titling, and assets prepared for motion graphic animations 

• Collaborate with product teams to develop functionally accurate UI designs of products and service offerings from Cars.com, DI, AT, DC, CCMN, and Cars Commerce for marketing applications

• Deliver design assets required for trade show presentations and booth appearances 

• Maintain a high level of throughput on all internal marketing and communications requests, including but not limited to company pricing sheets, presentations, RFPs, and sell sheets. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Obsessive attention to detail to ensure that every deliverable is pixel-perfect

• High Proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop

• High Proficiency with Figma

• Knowledge of Brandfolder, Cloudinary a plus

• High proficiency with designing for both print and digital mediums

• Demonstrated experience working with design systems and brand standards

• Mobile-first email design best-practices and workflows

• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and analytics skills

• Patience and courtesy in both accepting and delivering feedback from stakeholders and teammates

• A solutions-based mindset, and enthusiasm for learning

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• Generous PTO
• Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!

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