About the Role
We’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can turn strategy into scroll-stopping visuals across digital, print, and social. This role is about crafting smart, compelling design that moves people and moves the needle. You’ll collaborate closely with our creative, content, and client teams, designing everything from Instagram carousels to event materials and internal campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Designing on-brand, creatively polished content for websites, presentations, display ads, and social posts, including high-performing landing pages with clear UX structure and conversion-focused design.
- Taking daily and weekly planning directions to juggle multiple projects, timelines, and assets.
- Leveraging AI tools to accelerate ideation, generate visual variations, and enhance production workflows.
- Transforming client goals into brilliant graphic solutions, including logos, websites, and more.
- Keeping designs fresh, innovative, and true to clients’ brands.
- Sharing creative ideas and perspectives in brainstorming sessions.
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative team spirit.
Requirements
- Good communication skills, high level of empathy, professionalism, and maturity.
- 3+ years in professional graphic design.
- A portfolio showcasing bold visual designs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD).
- Experience with AI-powered design tools (Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, or similar).
- Experience in logo, icon, and wordmark design.
- Ability to quickly adopt design apps like Canva, Figma, etc.
- Skills in typography and visual hierarchy.
- Knowledge of best practices for digital and social media.
- Understanding of landing page design principles, including hierarchy, UX flow, and conversion strategy.
- Cross-platform thinking: mobile, web, video, organic, paid channels, collateral, and experiential.
- A strong grasp of creative and production workflows, covering print, digital, video, and social media.
- Interest in animation and UX design.
- An ability to adhere to brand guidelines.
- A high level of organization and detail-orientation.
- Ability to switch priorities and meet deadlines.
- Enthusiasm for working in a motivated, growing company.
- Illustration, motion graphics, 2D animation, and brand development skills (Bonus).
- Experience with print process (Bonus).
- Experience using AI for concepting, image generation, or workflow automation (Bonus).
- Currently based in the United States and do not require visa sponsorship.
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- XD
- AI-powered design tools
- Midjourney
- Firefly
- Runway
- Canva
- Figma
- Typography
- Visual Hierarchy
- Digital Design
- Social Media Design
- Landing Page Design
- UX Design
- Conversion Strategy
- Cross-platform Thinking
- Print Design
- Video Design
- Social Media
- Brand Guidelines
- Organization
- Detail-oriented
- Animation
- Illustration
- Motion Graphics
- 2D Animation
- Brand Development
Location
- Syracuse (In-office or Remote)
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-office
- Remote
Experience Level
- 3+ years professional graphic design experience
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 – $70,000 per year
Benefits
- Employer-contributed health, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Bleeding edge hardware and software access
- Occasional travel to industry events
About the Company
- More Than Cars is a creative agency and new media company reshaping the perception of the retail automotive industry.
- Our mantra is “Love People More Than You Love Cars”.
- Our work spans podcasts, videos, campaigns, activations, and live events.
- Our clients span dealers, tech companies, OEMs, and financial services.
- We are a human-first, niche agency.
- We are entrepreneurial by nature, move and pivot fast, thoughtfully integrate AI, and still bang a gong when we land a new client.
Equal Opportunity
- More Than Cars is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and job applicants regardless of gender, age, ability, religion, or any other legally protected status.
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
- We're building a brand that sees everyone.
