Graphic Designer

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Wabash trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.

The Graphic Designer is responsible for executing the creative design process at TEC, as it applies to a variety of projects. The Marketing team functions as an in-house agency, providing design support for our overarching corporate brand, but also our over 30 locations and their needs. As a part of this team, you will tackle TEC's print and digital design needs that span the gamut from ads to brochures, to in-store and event signage, to assets for email marketing, web and social.

You know your way around the usual suspects - color, typography, imagery, spacing, layouts - but also around larger strategic thinking like logo and brand design. You are comfortable driving projects if necessary and are a self-starter who is driven by curiosity and finding solutions. You enjoy the collaborative nature of being on a team, as well as receiving and giving feedback with an open mind. You've got prior experience managing vendor relationships of all kinds and see vendors as valued and critical extensions of our own team. You are energized by a wide variety of projects. You're a multi-tasker, and while your right brain dominates, your left brain keeps you organized and on track without much oversight. You crave order, which manifests by being a stickler for file management.

Our project manager is a trusted teammate who helps manage vendors, project load, communications both internally and externally, and generally does the management of the day-to day for both graphic designers, allowing you to pour into the design and creativity needs of TEC. This position reports directly to the Director of Marketing, while collaborating with our other resident Graphic Designer.

The right candidate must be persistent, pro-active, detail-oriented, comfortable multi-tasking and a hardworking professional able to work well in a team-oriented, "client"-focused environment. You are also an excellent communicator in written and spoken word. We enjoy a hybrid work environment as we value what in-person collaboration can do for our solutions and our team.

Work with marketing team, internal and external customers, partners, and vendors to provide fulfillment of engaging on-brand design materials for marketing initiatives (e.g. brochures, flyers, ads, etc.)
• Execute design projects while meeting deadlines. This includes but is not limited to helping ensure complete information at briefing, completing design with the influence of our TEC brand guidelines and our business needs, and engaging with internal teammates to ensure an on-point solution is delivered.
• Design materials needed for company events and promotional items, per Director of Marketing and Project Manager.
• Assist with photo and video editing of products and equipment, staff, events, and company facilities for use in marketing and business development collateral. Additional experience in shooting photography and video is an added bonus.
• Ensure brand guidelines are adhered to in all marketing and promotional materials.
• Maintain accurate records of projects within our existing server framework, including naming conventions and file locations. Assist in maintenance and update of graphics library (e.g. icons, maps, photography, etc.).
• Communicate with internal customers proactively and respond to their outreach in a timely manner.
• Share constructive feedback with the Marketing Team to constantly improve brand experience and help grow business.
• Prepare all files for production and generate timely and effective outcomes for all mediums. This includes but is not limited to troubleshooting, editing, and resizing files for new and reprint jobs; preparing files for transition to web/digital presence; editing and submitting print ads; etc.
• Prepare and communicate timely project status updates to internal customers and the Marketing team as needed. Specifically, maintain daily communication with Project Manager as it pertains to projects and deliverables. Attend daily check-in meetings with Design team.
• Stay current on graphic/design trends and best practices through continued education, trade shows, seminars, and special courses.

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience is sufficient.
• Experience: 4+ years' experience as a production artist/graphic designer, preferably providing internal support within a corporate environment or at an agency with bulk of experience in 2-D design.
• Experience implementing brand guidelines for on-brand design and experience.
• Experience with project management software, both as an creator of projects and user of the software. Our team uses Airtable, but any demonstrated prowess with project management software is acceptable.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the printing process - proofing, paper, font management, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and manage a number of projects and resources simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Minimum two to three years work experience with design programs, particularly Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat Pro.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with staff, internal and external customers, partners, media, and vendors - with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team. Respect is of utmost importance, sense of humor is also preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office systems, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Portfolio required to demonstrate experience.

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment's comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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