Graphic Designer & Event Coordinator (Marketing Manager)

Onsite in Ottawa, IL, Starved Rock Harley-Davidson is hiring a Marketing Manager focused on graphic design and event coordination. You’ll help bring dealership events to life, craft marketing materials that follow Harley-Davidson brand standards, and keep the online showroom current with photography and accurate inventory listings. If you enjoy creating, organizing, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced powersports environment, this role offers a clear mix of creative work and community engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (from $45,000/year)
• Employee discounts on Harley-Davidson parts, apparel, accessories, and motorcycles
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional growth within the Legendary Harley-Davidson Group, with multiple dealership locations and continued expansion
• Health savings account

Responsibilities

• Create marketing materials including flyers, digital ads, social media graphics, in-store signage, email graphics, and branded collateral while maintaining Harley-Davidson brand standards
• Plan, coordinate, and execute dealership events such as bike nights, grand openings, charity rides, vendor events, customer appreciation days, test ride experiences, and seasonal promotions
• Partner with the Marketing Director and General Manager to develop creative campaigns, promotional strategies, and community outreach initiatives
• Coordinate event logistics including vendor communication, sponsorships, timelines, setup and breakdown, supplies, budgets, and community partnerships
• Capture and edit photos and videos during events and across the dealership for social media, digital advertising, and email marketing
• Photograph new and pre-owned motorcycles and assist with uploading and maintaining accurate inventory listings on the dealership website
• Maintain a consistent, engaging social media presence for Starved Rock Harley-Davidson
• Build and maintain a monthly marketing calendar covering events, promotions, inventory highlights, and dealership campaigns
• Track marketing performance, including event attendance, social media engagement, and campaign effectiveness
• Support Sales, Service, and Parts & MotorClothes with promotional materials, signage, and internal marketing requests

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, event coordination, or digital content creation preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva required
• Photography experience and basic photo editing skills preferred
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with customers, vendors, and dealership staff
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for dealership events
• Passion for motorcycles, powersports, or the Harley-Davidson lifestyle is a plus, but not required

Work Location

In person (Ottawa, IL)