Graphic Artist

NOW HIRING: Graphic Artist (Visual Brand & Creative Lead)
Full-Time, In-Office, West St. Paul, Minnesota

About the Organization:

The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) is a trade association representing Franchised New Car Dealers. The association advocates for our members through direct lobbying, legal insight, education, events, and communications. In addition, we operate a wholly owned Services Company that sells promotional and branded merchandise to members, partners, and external clients. We also have a Title Solutions division that helps our members with motor vehicle title and registration issues.

We are seeking a talented and versatile Graphic Artist to support both the association and the Services company arm by producing high-quality visual materials across print, digital, and promotional platforms.

Position Overview:

The Graphic Artist leads the visual design and creative execution for all internal and external communications for a dynamic trade association and its affiliated promotional services company.

This role ensures the organization presents a polished, professional, and cohesive visual identity that supports member engagement, events, advocacy efforts, and revenue-generating initiatives.

This Graphic Artist will partner closely with the Communications Manager, who leads messaging strategy and content direction. The Graphic Artist translates messaging and campaign goals into compelling visual assets.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with strong design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Visual Design & Creative Execution

• Design high-quality visual assets for digital and print use
• Develop graphics for email campaigns, social media, website, reports, and marketing materials
• Create event signage, promotional materials, and branded collateral
• Design advertising materials and sponsorship visuals
• Prepare files for print and production

Brand Identity & Visual Standards

• Maintain and apply visual brand standards consistently
• Manage color palettes, typography, and layout systems
• Develop and maintain branded templates for recurring needs
• Ensure visual consistency across the association and promotional services company

Campaign Creative Support

• Translate campaign goals and messaging briefs into effective visuals
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager on creative direction
• Suggest visual concepts that strengthen campaign impact
• Adapt designs for multiple platforms and formats

Print, Digital & Production Design

• Format visuals for print and digital marketing
• Optimize graphics for web use
• Prepare production-ready files for vendors and printers
• Manage asset libraries and organized file storage

Event & Promotional Support

• Design materials for conferences, meetings, and industry events
• Create promotional merchandise graphics
• Support on-site branding needs when required

Qualifications:

• Degree or certification in Graphic Design or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years professional design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Familiarity with Canva or similar tools
• Understanding of print production requirements
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in association, nonprofit, or membership-based organizations
• Familiarity with promotional merchandise design
• Basic understanding of print and digital marketing formats
• Motion graphics or video editing a plus

Ready to Apply?

We want to see your resume + portfolio that shows your best original design work.

Apply now to join a team where your creativity truly makes an impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55118 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55118: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person