SEO Specialist / Website Design / Graphic Design

SEO Specialist / Web + Graphic Designer (Auto Group) — Part-Time → Path to Full-Time

Ready to make a visible impact across multiple dealership brands? Gates Auto Group (Eastern CT) is hiring a creative, data-driven marketer who can rank, design, and create. Start part-time and grow into full-time if you crush it.

What you’ll do

• SEO (primary): Keyword research, on-page optimization, internal linking, schema/structured data, local SEO (Google Business Profiles, citations, reviews), technical fixes (Core Web Vitals, page speed), content briefs, blog/page builds, and monthly reporting (GA4, GSC, Looker Studio).
• Web design: Build and optimize landing pages and microsites (WordPress/Dealer.com), clean UX/UI, CRO/A/B tests, form tracking, pixel & conversion setup.
• Graphic design: High-impact ads and creative for Facebook/Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Google, homepage banners, email assets, print flyers, event signage, vehicle offer creatives—consistent with brand guidelines.
• Campaign support: Collaborate with sales/marketing to turn offers into scroll-stopping creative and SEO-friendly pages that actually convert.

You’re a fit if you have

• 2+ years in SEO plus strong web/graphic chops (portfolio required).
• Tools: GA4, GSC, Google Business Profile, Looker Studio, Screaming Frog, Semrush/Ahrefs; WordPress/Elementor (Dealer.com a plus); Adobe CC/Figma/Canva; basic HTML/CSS.
• A conversion mindset: you care about traffic and leads.
• Strong copy sense (headlines, CTAs, disclaimers) and eye for layout/typography.
• Bonus: Auto industry experience, CT advertising compliance familiarity, light video/reels editing.

Role details

• Type: Part-time (approx. 20-34 hrs/week) with clear pathway to full-time for the right performer.
• Location: Eastern CT hybrid (some on-site time helpful); flexible schedule during business hours.
• Comp: Competitive hourly + performance growth potential (DOE) and real ownership of outcomes.

What success looks like (first 90 days)

• Technical/Local SEO wins across multiple rooftops (speed, indexing, GBP, rankings).
• New or revamped landing pages with higher conversion rates.
• A steady cadence of on-brand ads/banners/social graphics that drive qualified leads.
• Clean reporting that the team actually uses.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 34 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person