Junior Designer

CarGurus

Boston, MA

Full Time

Entry Level

48k-67k

25 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Junior Designer at CarGurus, you will be part of the internal creative team, reporting to the Creative Director. You will be responsible for designing creative content across various mediums including digital, print, and events, focusing on internal brand deliverables. The role involves solving problems independently, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with internal teams from Strategy, People & Talent, Finance, and Marketing to elevate the company's brand. The company values a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and aims to disrupt the automotive industry with diverse perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

Create elevated internal campaigns and communications that leverage the CarGurus visual identity, owning the creative direction from start to finish.
Execute a variety of creative tasks across many different channels including digital, print, and event/experiential mediums.
Work within brand guidelines and address feedback in a clear and timely manner.
Collaborate with many senior stakeholders across disciplines such as People & Talent, Internal Communications, Strategy, Finance, Technology, and Marketing.
Present and articulate ideas and design choices effectively with senior stakeholders.
Bring a passion to learn and a positive attitude to the role.

Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and 1-2 years of related experience.
Strong communication skills and a professional presence that enables effective collaboration and idea articulation.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to keep projects moving forward.
Proficiency with design programs including Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Portfolio of relevant work demonstrating strong design sensibilities in color, layout, typography, and foundational design elements.
Experience working within a brand design system to create consistent yet creative work.

Nice to Have

Experience with animation and basic motion design.

Qualifications

Educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
1-2 years of related professional experience.

Benefits & Perks

Best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees.
Career development and corporate giving programs.
Employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities.
Flexible hybrid work model and robust time off policies.
Perks such as daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, and commuting cost coverage.

Working at CarGurus

CarGurus fosters a people-first culture that values kindness, collaboration, and innovation. The company encourages diversity and inclusion, welcoming all applicants regardless of background or identity. They promote work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and various employee perks, aiming to create an environment where employees can bring their full selves and reach their potential.

Apply Now