Job Description

Graphic Designer

Hybrid working pattern

Group 1 Automotive - Derby

As a Graphic Designer in our design team at Group 1, you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our company, bringing to life marketing campaigns and creative ideas and adapting OEM assets tailored to company requirements. From creating event materials and promotional campaigns, social and digital assets, internal comms and customer facing materials, you'll collaborate closely with our marketing, social and comms team to create engaging designs that drive awareness and consistency across the brands you work with. You'll have great attention to detail, passionate about design with a focused, positive attitude and the ability to manage multiple projects at pace.

What we can offer you

Enjoy 33 days of annual leave

(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge

Save money every day with

our exclusive retail discounts

Drive a great deal

with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers

Plan for the years ahead

with our company pension scheme

Balance home and work

with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter

Commute for less

with our cycle-to-work scheme

Prioritise your wellbeing

with dedicated support for you and your family

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily

Make a difference

with a paid day to volunteer in your community

Invest in your future

with our company share purchase plan

Earn financial rewards

when you refer a friend to join the team

Keep learning and growing

with our training and development opportunities for everyone.

Life assurance

with the option to increase cover We're open to

flexible working

options - just ask

What you'll do day to day

Designing visual assets and marketing material.


Managing graphic designs from conception to delivery.


Ensuring brand consistency throughout various marketing projects and promotes the vision of the company through high-quality graphic content.


Ensure all projects are executed within timelines and schedules.


Liaising between the marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met.


Keeping up to date with industry developments.


The design and production of marketing material and assets.


Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts in line with our target audience.


Ensure the presentation of a strong and consistent brand image across all visual representation/marketing activity.


Monitor artwork quality, accuracy, and consistency, whilst maintaining OEM standards.


Creation of digital design work, including digital ads, assets for social media platforms and emailers.


Create visual designs that effectively communicate concepts and brand identity, as well as the design and production of layouts, colour palettes, iconography, typography and the creation of style guides.


Liaise directly with the Legal/Compliance team, when required.


Liaise directly with external print suppliers in obtaining print quotations based on the client's requirement.

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here

if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.


2+ years' experience as a graphic designer (inhouse preferred but not essential. Creative flair and attention to detail. Proactive can-do attitude. Ability to work to a schedule and deliver tight turnarounds. Proven experience of designing for print, web and digital. Adobe CS proficient, in particular InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Ability to work in HTML/CSS an advantage, but not essential. Good understanding of creative visual principles such as typography, layout, colour theory and brand identity Portfolio with design projects. Proven work experience as a graphic designer. A keen eye for visual details. Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with team members.

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don't need to love cars to work with us

- just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.