What’s Under the Hood
DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.
The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.
That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?
In short, as an Graphic Designer, you will visualize and create graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos. You’ll be the one to shape the visual aspects of internal brand, communication, external job advertisements, social posts, and more. Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design that communicates/informs information. The goal is to inspire and attract the target audience.
In long, our Graphic Designer is responsible for:
Understand and translate concepts and/or written material into infographics or other visual ways to communicate information.
Conceptualize and execute a variety of online, offline, graphics and multi-media creative projects as directed
Communicate with and directly manage print and material orders with vendors
Provide graphic designs for branding/identity, candidate-facing projects, internal projects, print collateral, retail, and more
Follow brand identity standards, specifically colors, typefaces, photography and graphic styles
Develop illustrations, creative and other designs using software
Amend designs after feedback
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence and competence with a wide variety of audiences including management.
A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
Works well in a time crunch. There will be multiple time sensitive requirements and you’ll need the ability to meet deliverable due dates.
Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.
Rebel with a cause. You are always looking beyond the obvious for continuous improvement.
The Specifics.
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related creative field is preferred, but a stellar portfolio and experience without a degree is considered.
3+ years working as a professional designer, digital and print experience preferred
Experience in Adobe Creative Suite to execute the above projects is a must. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Experience in AfterEffects and 3D programs like Cinema 4D is a plus but not required.
Photography and video editing experience a plus
A strong and consistent portfolio of design demonstrating deep understanding of typography, color, and layout.
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
- We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
- Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
- But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
- Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
- Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
- Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
- Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
- In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
- Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
- Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).
- Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
Anything Else? Absolutely.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!
Skills Required
- 3+ years working as a professional designer
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Strong, consistent portfolio demonstrating typography, color, and layout
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines under time pressure
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field (or stellar portfolio)
- Digital and print design experience
- Experience with AfterEffects and 3D programs (Cinema 4D)
- Photography and video editing experience
DriveTime Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DriveTime and has not been reviewed or approved by DriveTime.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple plan options, 24/7 telehealth access, and company‑paid life insurance, with wellness resources integrated into the offering. Affordability and access features are emphasized, reinforcing the overall strength of the healthcare package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program includes an employer match under a safe‑harbor style structure. The design provides a straightforward path for retirement savings as part of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is available to full‑time employees and grows with tenure, alongside paid parental leave. Time‑off policies are positioned as a core element of the package rather than a minimal add‑on.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, DriveTime is the largest privately owned used car sales and finance company in the country. With more than 125 dealerships, 3 operations centers and 15 inspection centers across the nation, our 4,000+ employees are focused on getting the right customer in the right car, at the right terms.
