Job Description - Creative Marketing Specialist About Novus: Who We Are Novus is a progressive automotive group committed to innovation, exceptional customer experiences, and making a positive impact in our community. Representing five dealerships and seven automotive brands in the Durham region (Ontario Motor Sales, Clarington Hyundai, Clarington Kia, Durham Harley-Davidson, and Marigold Ford Lincoln), Novus Automotive is reshaping the way customers experience automotive ownership and care.
About The Role: Here’s What The Role Entails The Novus Marketing Department is looking for a Creative Marketing Specialist to join the team. This is an in-office role. This position will be responsible for driving the creation of compelling, on-brand content and visual assets for Novus Automotive’s marketing campaigns. You will be at the forefront of developing copy and creative for web, video, photo, social media, and other marketing channels. Collaborating closely with the central marketing team, this role requires strong communication skills, outstanding creativity and mastering digital tools to bring visions to life.
Key Responsibilities: Content Creation Develop compelling, concise, marketing-driven written and visual content for web, social media, video scripts, infographics, print media, and more. Shoot and edit short-form video for social media, web pages and promotional materials. Collaborate with the Marketing Creative and Design Specialist and the Social Media and Engagement Specialist to produce visual assets for dealership promotions. Follow a content strategy and customer journey map, ensuring seamless storytelling across all marketing channels. Strong copywriting and editing skills to craft persuasive and engaging messages for marketing campaigns. Knowledge of SEO best practices is an asset.
Asset Development & Campaigns Support marketing initiatives, including content for brand events, community engagement campaigns, and growth marketing tactics. Work with the marketing team to support digital marketing campaigns from conception to execution while providing a creative approach and solution-based thinking. Assist with SEO-focused content development, ensuring a balance of optimized copy and readability for audiences.
Marketing Strategy-Support Craft creative briefs with thorough detail for designer, that includes action-oriented copy, and source or compile assets for the designer. Develop post-campaign reports. Pull metrics from platforms including Meta, Google Analytics, Monday.com to create marketing scorecard.
Collaboration and Support Work closely with the Brand and Integrated Marketing Manager, and the Manager of Dealership Marketing to align content with broader marketing strategies. Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and producing content under tight timelines. Direct the creative process from ideation, production, approvals, revisions to implementation and tracking. Assist with other digital marketing tasks such as email design, ad creatives and
Qualifications: Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in content creation, digital marketing, or multimedia production. Proven expertise in content creation, multimedia, and design. Strong copywriting and storytelling abilities with an understanding of brand voice. Experience using graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar. Familiarity with SEO principles and web analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.) is a plus. Experience in the automotive industry is an asset.
Why Join Novus? At Novus Automotive, you'll be part of a dynamic and creative team where your work will directly influence our brand’s success. We value innovation and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the automotive industry. If you're passionate about creative marketing and want to bring your ideas to life, Novus is the place to be.
Benefits Include: Paid Time Off: 5 personal days, 3 weeks of vacation time (increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years, and 5 weeks after 10 years), 2 paid volunteer days, 3 paid bereavement days, and 5 paid new parent leave days. Comprehensive Benefit Plan: Enrollment in our benefit plan starting on day one.
Job Type: Full-time Location: Oshawa, ON (In-person) Pay: $65,000 - $70,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm Benefits: Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Job Description: Web Designer/Graphic Designer
About Novus: Who We Are Novus is a progressive automotive group committed to innovation, exceptional customer experiences, and making a positive impact in our community. Representing five dealerships and seven automotive brands in the Durham region (Ontario Motor Sales, Clarington Hyundai, Clarington Kia, Durham Harley-Davidson, and Marigold Ford Lincoln), Novus Automotive is reshaping the way customers experience automotive ownership and care.
About The Role: Here’s What The Role Entails We’re looking for a talented and innovative Web Designer/Graphic Designer to join our team. This is an in-office position. This role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in both graphic design and web development, who can seamlessly blend creativity with functionality. The ideal candidate will be skilled in designing engaging visuals for both print and digital platforms, while also having the technical expertise to optimize websites for an exceptional user experience. Your work will directly shape the visual identity of dealership websites and the Novus brand, making a significant impact on how we connect with our audience online.
Key Responsibilities: Web Design & Development: Design, build, and optimize websites using WordPress and WebFlow. Ability to customize WordPress themes, templates, and CSS style sheets when required. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure websites are aligned with brand guidelines and designed intelligently for the audience. Reimagine and optimize dealership websites, ensuring seamless user experience and functionality.
Graphic Design: Design high-impact custom graphics, illustrations, and infographics for print materials (brochures, flyers, posters), digital platforms, social media, and events. Develop creative assets that drive marketing campaigns and support brand initiatives. Ensure all designs are consistent with brand guidelines and optimized for a variety of formats and platforms.
User Experience (UX): Apply a user-centric design approach to improve site navigation, usability, and engagement. Including the direction of simplifying web pages experiences leveraging multi-media and action-oriented copy. Utilize SEO best practices to design websites that are optimized for search. Enhance user experience through strategic layout design, intuitive navigation, and visual hierarchy.
Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with the Brand and Integrated Marketing Manager and Manager of Dealership Marketing to bring new ideas to life. Collaborate with team members to gather feedback, iterate, and improve web and graphic designs. Provide fresh and innovative design solutions that align with current design trends and technology. Integration & Technical Expertise: Knowledge of AI integrations and API connectivity is an asset. Build and maintain integrations from CRM platforms (e.g., Klaviyo) to the website. Ensure website performance and compatibility across devices and browsers.
Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in web design and graphic design. Strong proficiency in WordPress, WebFlow, CSS, and HTML. Expertise in graphic design softwares (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to website design. Expertise in user experience (UX) principles, including wireframing and prototyping. Ability to create designs for print, digital, and social media platforms. Knowledge of AI integrations, API connectivity, and building integrations with CRM platforms (e.g., Klaviyo) is a plus. Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work, including websites, custom graphics, and print materials. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong attention to detail and a creative problem-solving mindset. A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
What We Offer:
Why Join Novus? At Novus Automotive, you'll be part of a dynamic and creative team where your work will directly influence our brand’s success. We value innovation and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the automotive industry. If you're passionate about creative marketing and want to bring your ideas to life, Novus is the place to be.
Benefits Include: Paid Time Off: 5 personal days, 3 weeks of vacation time (increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years, and 5 weeks after 10 years), 2 paid volunteer days, 3 paid bereavement days, and 5 paid new parent leave days. Comprehensive Benefit Plan: Enrollment in our benefit plan starting on day one.
Job Type: Full-time Location: Oshawa, ON (In-office) Pay: $65,000 - $70,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Benefits: Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Job Description: Web Designer/Graphic Designer
About Novus: Who We Are Novus is a progressive automotive group committed to innovation, exceptional customer experiences, and making a positive impact in our community. Representing five dealerships and seven automotive brands in the Durham region (Ontario Motor Sales, Clarington Hyundai, Clarington Kia, Durham Harley-Davidson, and Marigold Ford Lincoln), Novus Automotive is reshaping the way customers experience automotive ownership and care.
About The Role: Here's What The Role Entails We're looking for a talented and innovative Web Designer/Graphic Designer to join our team. This is an in-office position. This role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in both graphic design and web development, who can seamlessly blend creativity with functionality. The ideal candidate will be skilled in designing engaging visuals for both print and digital platforms, while also having the technical expertise to optimize websites for an exceptional user experience. Your work will directly shape the visual identity of dealership websites and the Novus brand, making a significant impact on how we connect with our audience online.
Key Responsibilities: Web Design & Development: Design, build, and optimize websites using WordPress and WebFlow. Ability to customize WordPress themes, templates, and CSS style sheets when required. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure websites are aligned with brand guidelines and designed intelligently for the audience. Reimagine and optimize dealership websites, ensuring seamless user experience and functionality.
Graphic Design: Design high-impact custom graphics, illustrations, and infographics for print materials (brochures, flyers, posters), digital platforms, social media, and events. Develop creative assets that drive marketing campaigns and support brand initiatives. Ensure all designs are consistent with brand guidelines and optimized for a variety of formats and platforms.
User Experience (UX): Apply a user-centric design approach to improve site navigation, usability, and engagement. Including the direction of simplifying web pages experiences leveraging multi-media and action-oriented copy. Utilize SEO best practices to design websites that are optimized for search. Enhance user experience through strategic layout design, intuitive navigation, and visual hierarchy.
Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with the Brand and Integrated Marketing Manager and Manager of Dealership Marketing to bring new ideas to life. Collaborate with team members to gather feedback, iterate, and improve web and graphic designs. Provide fresh and innovative design solutions that align with current design trends and technology. Integration & Technical Expertise: Knowledge of AI integrations and API connectivity is an asset. Build and maintain integrations from CRM platforms (e.g., Klaviyo) to the website. Ensure website performance and compatibility across devices and browsers.
Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in web design and graphic design. Strong proficiency in WordPress, WebFlow, CSS, and HTML. Expertise in graphic design softwares (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to website design. Expertise in user experience (UX) principles, including wireframing and prototyping. Ability to create designs for print, digital, and social media platforms. Knowledge of AI integrations, API connectivity, and building integrations with CRM platforms (e.g., Klaviyo) is a plus. Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work, including websites, custom graphics, and print materials. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong attention to detail and a creative problem-solving mindset. A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
What We Offer:
Why Join Novus? At Novus Automotive, you'll be part of a dynamic and creative team where your work will directly influence our brand's success. We value innovation and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the automotive industry. If you're passionate about creative marketing and want to bring your ideas to life, Novus is the place to be.
Benefits Include: Paid Time Off: 5 personal days, 3 weeks of vacation time (increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years, and 5 weeks after 10 years), 2 paid volunteer days, 3 paid bereavement days, and 5 paid new parent leave days. Comprehensive Benefit Plan: Enrollment in our benefit plan starting on day one.
Job Type: Full-time Location: Oshawa, ON (In-office) Pay: $65,000 - $70,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Benefits: Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
