Senior Graphic Designer

Helm; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Helm is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to craft standout designs for the automotive industry across digital experiences, branded apparel, merchandise, and promotional products. You will take projects from concept to final execution, ensuring every detail aligns with client objectives, brand standards, and production realities.

You’ll own creative projects, collaborate across departments, influence direction, and present concepts to clients and key stakeholders in a hands-on senior role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design experience.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills.
• Strong typography, composition, color and brand consistency.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from concept to final execution across digital, apparel, and promo.
• Develop production-ready files and garment mock-ups.
• Present concepts and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

5+ years experience

Typography

Brand consistency

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Pantone Standards

Screen Printing

Embroidery

DTG Production

Job description

Description

Calling all designers who love great brands, bold creative, and the automotive world!

Calling all designers who love great brands, bold creative, and the automotive world!
We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to create standout designs for the automotive industry across digital experiences, branded apparel, merchandise, and promotional products.
You’ll take projects from concept to final execution, creating compelling digital graphics, custom merchandise artwork, realistic garment mock-ups, and production-ready files. Whether the design is appearing on a screen, a shirt, or a promotional product, you’ll ensure every detail aligns with client objectives, licensing requirements, and established brand standards.
This is a senior‑level, hands‑on creative position where you’ll own creative projects, collaborate across departments, influence creative direction, and confidently present concepts and recommendations to clients and key stakeholders.

Requirements

We’re looking for someone with 5+ years of professional design experience, advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and a strong background in both digital and merchandise design. You should have a sharp eye for typography, composition, color, and brand consistency, along with knowledge of Pantone color standards, screen printing, embroidery, direct‑to‑garment production, decoration techniques, and corporate brand guidelines.
Your work may span digital marketing graphics, web imagery, branded apparel, merchandise, promotional products, and other creative assets, giving you the opportunity to bring automotive brands to life across multiple touchpoints.
Experience designing within the automotive industry or working with automotive brands is a major plus. We’re especially interested in someone who can combine creativity with the precision and consistency required when working with recognizable brand identities.

Ready to put your creativity in the driver’s seat?
Bring your ideas, your automotive enthusiasm, and your portfolio. We’d love to see what you can create!