Graphic Designer

Tommy’s marketing team is looking for a talented and eager graphic designer who brings their passion for design and problem solving to a rapidly growing car wash brand. The ideal person for this position is a self-motivated individual has a working knowledge of the retail industry and an interest in retail marketing.  This designer is extremely detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working with people from a wide variety of departments and customers. 

What can Tommy's offer you?

• Base pay and eligibility for annual profit-sharing bonus
• Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance
• 401k match and complimentary financial planning services with Merrill Lynch
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity for continued education and tuition assistance
• Valuable learning and development program
• Significant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members
• Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale
• Growing nationwide brand / presence

Position Responsibilities:

• Energy and passion for all things design and brand 
• The ability to execute both small and large projects with a focus on growing the Tommy’s national presence
• Direct experience in executing dynamic design projects from conception to completion 
• Ability to brainstorm, collaborate and take technical and creative direction 
• Build files properly for production and work within specified parameters identified in project brief for digital and print campaigns 
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills 
• An ability to work well with others and think clearly under deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Engagement and presenting in internal and client creative review meetings  
• A fun and motivated attitude  
• Other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-3 years of graphic design experience
• Working knowledge of the retail environment, best practices, and driving commerce.    
• Precise typesetting skills and focus on consistency 
• The ability to follow style guide
• Must have a strong experience in the Adobe Creative Suite  
• Understanding and experience of print processes and web/social formats and development 
• Photography, illustration, animation and film experience a plus.
• Technical savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office; experience within database systems a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to provide consultation or expert advice to management
• Process-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize workload 
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound data-backed decisions on behalf of management
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Views customer care as high priority; exhibits a positive can-do attitude
• Displays a strong initiative and drive to identify gaps and fill them

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and operates primarily indoors with limited to no travel expectation.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, team member must be able to:

• Ability to work and commute in all weather conditions
• Frequently stand and work in a fast-paced environment where they will often be multitasking
• Able to move about inside the office to access standard office equipment, etc.
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, alternating between sitting and standing
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as; keyboard, copy machine and printer
• Able to effectively communicate, listen, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange information
• Able to walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, climb steps, reach with hands, use hands to fingers
• Ability to move and lift up to 30 pounds

Company Overview:

Tommy's Express is a national franchise for outstanding car washes and car care services. Powered by industry leading technology and decades of experience and planning, Tommy's Express car washes deliver a cutting-edge car wash experience unlike anything you've encountered before. Our fully automatic washes feature advances including the easy-loading car wash dual belt conveyor, wide open car wash bay for natural lighting, advanced presoak and sealer services, and free high-power self-serve vacuums on site.

Tommy Car Wash Systems (“TCWS”) is the power behind our Tommy’s Express equipment. TCWS is a team of passionate car wash professionals working to create opportunities for our partners to become the best car wash operators they can be. We provide modular building designs, robust stainless-steel car wash equipment, an advanced Wash Club license plate reader system, the Tommy Transporter belt, high performance wash detergents, and an industry-leading franchise opportunity. At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we have a solution for almost any size operator. Our team has assisted in the development of hundreds of some of the most successful car washes around the world. Together, Tommy’s Express and Tommy Car Wash Systems make up the Tommy’s Corporate brand, headquartered in Holland, MI.