Temporary Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator - Destination Auto Group

Recognized as the 2019 and 2022 Canadian Automotive Dealers Association (CADA) Laureate Award Winner for Business Innovation and one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates for 2024, Destination Auto Group is looking for a Temporary Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator to join our team for approximately 14-18 months, with the possibility of extension. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and creative professional who enjoys balancing design and marketing responsibilities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while building their career within a growing automotive organization.

What we can provide for you:

• Comprehensive training and professional development program.
• An environment that is friendly, respectful, collaborative and ultimately supports your success.
• Employee recognition, celebration and company culture events.

What you'll be doing:

Creative & Content Development

• Ensure all marketing materials maintain consistent pre-defined brand standards, tone, and visual identity across all channels
• Create, design, and adapt marketing materials including digital graphics, promotional assets, print collateral, signage, presentations, and branded merchandise
• Design and develop email campaigns and supporting communication materials
• Transform complex or lengthy information into visually engaging and easy-to-understand graphics and layouts
• Create and publish engaging photo, video, and graphic content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube
• Assist with photography and video capture, and support basic editing, animation, content creation

Digital Platforms & Social Media

• Support day-to-day social media management including content scheduling, publishing, monitoring, and community engagement
• Monitor comments, messages, reviews, and audience engagement, escalating customer inquiries where appropriate
• Update website content, Google Business Profiles, and other digital platforms as required
• Maintain and organize digital asset libraries, templates, campaign files, and creative resources to ensure assets remain accessible and up to date

Campaign & Project Coordination

• Support with event setup, promotional materials, and marketing logistics when needed
• Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across digital, social, email, print, retail, and event channels
• Support project timelines, deliverables, approvals, and production schedules to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinate campaign assets to ensure materials are created, approved, scheduled, and delivered according to project requirements
• Assist with campaign briefs, promotional materials, presentations, recap reports, and marketing documentation
• Coordinate with vendors, printers, media partners, and internal stakeholders as required

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Track and organize marketing data, campaign results, and advertising expenses
• Support monthly reporting and basic campaign performance analysis using available analytics tools
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and distribution of marketing and promotional materials
• Provide general coordination and administrative support to the marketing team as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What we need from you:

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related role
• Diploma, certificate, coursework, or demonstrated training in graphic design, marketing, or a related field
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles including typography, layout, spacing, hierarchy, branding, and visual communication
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Portfolio or samples demonstrating original graphic design work across digital, print, social, or marketing applications (school, freelance, volunteer, or professional work accepted)
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to create original branded designs and layouts, from start to finish, without relying on template-based editing alone
• Experience creating or supporting content across social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube
• Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or Stripo, including basic HTML editing, is considered an asset
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar website content management systems is considered an asset
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and engaging marketing content
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take initiative, manage priorities independently, and follow projects through to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to shift between creative, administrative, and coordination responsibilities as business needs evolve

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar video editing and animation tools
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, SEO principles, CASL requirements, and basic HTML/CSS
• Photography, short-form video editing, or content creation experience is considered an asset
• Experience within the automotive industry is considered an asset

If this sounds like you, submit your resume to our Human Resources Department today.

Destination Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer.