Junior Designer

Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we've been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role Overview
As a Junior Designer you will be part of our internal creative team, reporting to the Creative Director. You'll be responsible for designing creative content with a focus on our internal brand deliverables, which span a range of mediums across digital, print and events. In this role, you'll solve problems independently while managing several projects. These projects could include creation of art direction for events, internal presentations, branding new internal initiatives, and assisting with external marketing initiatives for shoppers and dealers. You should be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines at the company. Because the work is diverse, fast-paced, and highly visible, we are looking for someone who has excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills, and above all, a high level of design craft and attention to detail. You'll collaborate with internal teams from Strategy, People & Talent, Finance and Marketing to elevate every piece of the CarGurus brand to make it the best it can be.
*Portfolio/work samples are required to apply
What you'll do

• Create elevated internal campaigns and communications that leverage the CarGurus visual identity, owning the creative direction from start to finish.
• Execute a variety of creative tasks across many different channels including digital, print, event/experiential within
• Work within brand guidelines and addressing feedback in a clear and timely manner
• Collaborate with many senior stakeholders within the company across disciplines from People & Talent, Internal Comms, Strategy, Finance, Technology and Marketing. Continually adopt new tools and practices, striving to elevate your design, staying in step with latest design trends and digital advancements
• Present and articulate your ideas and design choices effectively with senior stakeholders
• Bring a passion to dive in and learn with a great attitude

What you'll bring

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and 1-2 years of related experience
• You are a highly collaborative designer with strong communication skills and a professional presence that can think creatively and effectively articulate their ideas
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail that helps keep projects moving forward
• Comfort and with design programs including Figma and Adobe CC. [Animation and basic motion design is a plus]
• Portfolio of relevant work supported by strong design sensibilities in color, layout, typography and other foundational design elements
• Experience working within a brand design system to create elevated work that is consistent yet highly creative

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and in addition to benefits this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
US base salary range
$48,000 - $67,000 USD
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus' curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid