Designer (Opelika)

Pay: $30/hr

Duration: 90 day contract to start

This role has a potential for hire, but not guaranteed. Salary would be $50-$55,000

Industry: Automotive

Location: Opelika, AL

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to develop compelling digital and print assets that strengthen the brands and support marketing, sales, ecommerce, and digital initiatives. This role is responsible for designing high-quality digital and print materials for use across social media, websites, email campaigns, presentations, advertising, signage, and other brand channels.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for layout, typography, color, branding, and visual storytelling, and can translate campaign goals into polished, effective creative.

Key Responsibilities

• Design digital and print graphics for marketing campaigns, product promotions, events, and brand initiatives
• Create visual assets for social media, websites, email campaigns, web banners, brochures, presentations, signage, and promotional materials
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to develop concepts that align with brand standards and campaign objectives
• Maintain consistency in brand identity across all visual assets and customer touchpoints
• Edit and retouch photography for use in web, social, print, and advertising materials
• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital distribution
• Support product launches, seasonal campaigns, sales initiatives, and event marketing with on-brand creative
• Organize, archive, and manage design files and creative assets
• Assist with development and refinement of templates, brand guidelines, and visual systems
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices across digital and print media

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of experience in graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital and print design work
• Strong understanding of composition, typography, color, layout, and branding
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of digital marketing creative and social media content formats

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating content for consumer brands, ecommerce, or lifestyle marketing
• Familiarity with email design, web graphics, and light motion design
• Basic knowledge of web design or content management systems
• Experience supporting branded campaigns across multiple channels

Skills and Competencies

• Creative thinking and strong visual judgment
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong understanding of branding and audience-focused design
• Time management and project prioritization
• Ability to take a project from concept through final delivery
• Adaptability and willingness to support a variety of creative needs