Brand Designer at Ken Garff Automotive Group | West Valley City, UT

Ken Garff Automotive Group

Brand Designer

West Valley City, UT (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Arivo’s brand design as Brand & Visual Designer, shaping identity, guidelines, and cross‑functional alignment to keep a consistent, trusted consumer experience.

Own the development and evolution of brand identity, guidelines, and design systems across touchpoints.
Must-have: 5+ years in brand/visual design with a strong portfolio showing identity systems and marketing collateral.
Standout: Experience scaling brand language in a growing fintech environment and presenting to executives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Arivo’s visual brand identity; developing and maintaining brand guidelines, style guides, and design systems that keep our look and feel consistent and intentional across every touchpoint
Concept and execute a wide range of design projects, including brand collateral, digital and print marketing materials, email templates, campaign assets, and more
Lead internal brand alignment efforts; creating campaigns, materials, and resources that help every department understand who Arivo is and how to represent us consistently
Collaborate cross-functionally with servicing, operations, dealer services, originations, , product, and leadership teams to ensure design work accurately reflects Arivo’s voice, values, and strategic direction
Present work to stakeholders and executives with confidence and clarity - walking through your process, defending your decisions, and translating design thinking into language that resonates across the business
Stay ahead of design trends, emerging tools, and industry shifts - bringing fresh thinking to the table while keeping Arivo’s brand rooted and recognizable
Iterate thoughtfully on feedback, approaching revisions as part of the craft rather than a detour from it
Bring a high standard of quality and accuracy to everything that ships; from the details no one notices to the moments everyone does
Participate actively in team meetings, contributing your perspective on design direction, brand decisions, and creative challenges across the organization

Requirements

5+ years of experience in brand design, visual design, graphic design, or a closely related field
A portfolio that demonstrates range - identity systems, marketing collateral, digital and print - and a clear, consistent point of view
Deep fluency in color psychology, typography, composition, and visual hierarchy; you understand not just what looks good, but why it works
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and the broader Creative Suite; comfort with Figma is a strong plus
Experience building or scaling a brand identity at a growing company; you know what it takes to bring structure and clarity to a visual language that’s still finding itself
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments; brand alignment doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and you know how to bring people along
Genuine conviction about the power of brand; you can speak to why it matters, how it drives business outcomes, and why consistency is worth fighting for
Excellent presentation skills; you’re comfortable in front of executives and clients, and you know how to tell a compelling story around your work
A self-starter mentality with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment; you don’t wait to be told what needs doing

Benefits

2 days of WFH every week
A modern staffed cafe that serves fresh meals, snacks, and drinks daily
Quiet rooms for when you need to bunker down for a deep work session
A friendly team that cares about you and your success
Health, vision, hearing, and life insurance
Generous PTO policy that makes taking time off easy & accessible

Ken Garff Automotive Group

Ken Garff founded his business in 1932 upon the principles of honesty, integrity, personalized customer service, and being a good corporate citizen. Today, Ken Garff has more than 50 locations throughout Utah, Texas, Iowa, Nevada, Michigan, and California. To distinguish and strategically position its dealerships, Ken Garff recently retooled its brand. The need for this retooling was driven by an evolving market place and super-savvy customers wanting a different car-buying experience, including more transparency and a higher level of trust. These changes were built around the new brand slogan, "We Hear You." Despite the company's growth and changes within a challenging market place, Ken Garff is going to great lengths to keep alive and well the principles upon which Ken founded the company, of providing an unsurpassed experience for every customer, every time.Ken Garff believes in giving back to the communities in which it serves. Since Ken founded his business over 81 years ago, the company has given millions of dollars and thousands of hours to schools, charities and community organizations. Why Work for Ken Garff?Ken Garff recognizes the importance of a benefit program that provides protection to our employees and their families. A comprehensive benefits program has been created to fulfill a wide range of needs.Benefits available to employees include:•Competitive Compensation Package•Medical , Dental and Vision•401K Plan with Company match•Paid Time Off•Holiday Pay•Volunteer Time Off Program•Year-end bonus program for all employees•Personal Wellness Plan•GarffCare Roadside Assistance Program•Discounts on Parts and Service and More!Ken Garff is an Equal Opportunity Employer((We Hear You))

Founded in 1932

USA

2.4K employees (68 in marketing)

www.kengarff.com/careers