Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator (Grand Rapids Metro Market)
We're Hiring: Graphic Designer - Social Media Coordinator
Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for content creation, branding, and digital storytelling? Our group of six Ashley Furniture HomeStores, located in Central Ohio and Western Michigan, is looking for a Graphic Designer/Social Media Coordinator to elevate our brand and drive growth through high-impact content.
Our Mission:
To Be the Difference—delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, our communities, and each other every day.
Our Values:
- Constantly Improving: Fast-learning, highly motivated, and self-starting attitude. Always seeking new ways to grow and innovate.
- Driven to Succeed: Demonstrated history of delivering strong results and taking ownership of work.
- Accountable: Superior organizational and project management skills. Detail-oriented approach.
- Solution Focused: Creative problem-solver who can navigate complex challenges with a positive and effective mindset.
- Collaborative: Works effectively with teams and vendors, representing the marketing team with professionalism and energy.
You’ll create and manage engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and our website—everything from graphics, reels, and stories to sales materials and video campaigns. You’ll collaborate with our teams, attend in-store events across all six locations to capture content, update web and Google Business pages, design promotional signage, and build partnerships that grow our presence and reach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute social media content, videos, graphics, and promotions
- Plan, film, and edit high-quality video content
- Design promotional signage for in-store and digital campaigns
- Create, schedule, and publish content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and the company website
- Travel to store locations and events for content capture
- Create marketing briefs and collaborate across departments
- Collaborate with store leadership to promote and execute marketing events
- Track metrics, analyze performance, and optimize strategy
- Maintain website and Google Business listings
- Identify and act on trends and growth opportunities
- Develop relationships and partnerships with influencers and community organizations for collaboration
- Manage online engagement through comments, messages, and interactions
- 3+ years experience in Marketing, Social Media, or Graphic Design
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field
- Strong portfolio showcasing past work
- Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
- Proven ability to create scroll-stopping visuals and short-form video
- Strong eye for design and brand consistency
- Excellent time management and adaptability
- Insight into analytics, engagement, and digital trends
✅ Creative and forward-thinking
✅ Social media savvy across platforms and formats
✅ Skilled at video editing and design execution
✅ Organized with great follow-through
✅ Collaborative and curious, always bringing new ideas
If you're ready to Be the Difference and bring a brand to life through digital content, we want to see your work!
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay - $52-$62K
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k with Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits – starts right away
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Birthday Leave & Paid Holidays
- Employee Furniture and Mattress Discounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Working Advantage, and more!
About the Highland River Group:
The Highland River Group is a third-generation Veteran family, owned and operated retail furniture business, dedicated to Our Vision, "Be the Difference", which drives everything we do.
Start your application process here, and include your resume and portfolio.