Graphic Designer / Production Artist

**Role Overview** AutoIQ is seeking a **Graphic Designer \& Production Artist** who finds professional satisfaction in the "perfect finish." While this role offers the opportunity to shape visual narratives, it is heavily rooted in high\-volume production, brand consistency, and technical precision. You aren't just making things look good; you are ensuring that complex, data\-driven campaigns move from concept to consumer across digital and print platforms without a single pixel out of place. This is a role for a designer who takes pride in being the "final gatekeeper" of quality. **Note:** This is **not** a UX/UI role. This is a specialized position focused on marketing creative and production excellence. **Key Responsibilities** * **High\-Volume Production:** Execute and scale digital and print assets, including social media graphics, direct mail templates, email campaigns, and large\-scale brochures. * **Brand Guardianship:** Rigorously maintain brand standards across diverse client portfolios, ensuring every asset—no matter how small—is on\-brand and accurate. * **Technical Optimization:** Resize, adapt, and optimize graphics for various platforms, ensuring files are technically sound for both web performance and high\-end print production. * **Workflow Leadership:** Manage file organization, version control, and final asset preparation to ensure the creative department meets tight deadlines. * **Collaborative Execution:** Partner with the Creative Director and Data Strategists to translate complex automotive data into clean, digestible visual assets. **Qualifications** * **Experience:** 2\+ years of professional experience in graphic design with a heavy emphasis on print production. * **Technical Mastery:** Expert\-level proficiency in **Adobe Creative Suite** (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator). * **Print Fluency:** Deep understanding of pre\-press requirements, bleed, CMYK vs. RGB, and preparing complex files for professional printers. * **Detail Obsession:** An eagle eye for typography, alignment, and color consistency. * **Adaptability:** The ability to pivot between creative brainstorming and rapid\-fire production tasks without losing focus. * **Education:** Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred. **What We Offer** At AutoIQ, we believe that high\-level work deserves high\-level support. While we are a precision\-focused marketing firm, our culture is built on collaboration, growth, and the energy of a team that actually enjoys working together. * **100% Company\-Paid Benefits:** We’ve got you covered. AutoIQ pays 100% of your premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. * **Investing in Your Future:** A generous 401(k) matching program to help you build long\-term wealth while you help us build the future of automotive marketing. * **Work\-Life Balance:** Paid Time Off (PTO) because we know that the best teammates are the ones who have time to recharge. * **The "Phoenix Pulse":** This is a full\-time, in\-office position based at our Phoenix, AZ headquarters. You’ll be working in a high\-energy, collaborative environment where your ideas are heard, and your wins are celebrated in person. * **Rapid Career Trajectory:** As a fast\-growing firm, we don't believe in "staying in your lane." You will have the opportunity to influence our processes, help us automate our workflows, and grow alongside the company. Pay: $40,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person