Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer
Job description

Giorgios Hospitality Group is a diverse restaurant hospitality company with many established top restaurants in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

We are currently seeking a Graphic Designer to produce and manage print and digital marketing content and formats across multiple platforms for multiple unique restaurant brands.

Responsibilities

As a part of the Marketing Team, you will primarily be maintaining our restaurants’ printed and digital marketing collateral and will be responsible for the following:

DESIGN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deep understanderstanding and maintenance each brand concept and voice.
• Complete printed and digital marketing collateral requests, including business cards, promotional materials, ads, signage, digital and print communications, web page layouts, websites, etc.
• Promotional Design Graphics: Create unique Event Graphics for Facebook, Instagram, Google, website, postcards, and posters for each event
• Execute graphics and designs following the brand guidelines provided. Ensure all content follows brand guidelines and is built following best practices, keeping each brand consistent, current, and up to date.
• Create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate guests and move them to action, and develop the overall layout and production design.
• Menus: Work with GMs to keep as menus current in print as ingredients evolve and change seasonally. Update menus for Seasonal Changes, and create new menu designs when needed.
• Weekly audit on all print materials- ensure that paper/ print quality is consistent with brand and current.
• Coordinate with Marketing Director to order all items from printer as projects are completed.
• Produce copy as needed for marketing materials.
• Staying abreast of new media formats and learning how to incorporate them into campaigns.

Marketing Responsibilities

• Collect, create & manage brand-wide collateral, work cross-departmentally.
• Responsible for the maintenance and organization of image/asset library (various sizes, file formats, naming, uploading, archiving, etc.
• Support the Marketing Director in establishing and evaluating the marketing strategy; provide support for new initiatives and projects.
• Assist in creating monthly marketing reports.
• Collaborate with Marketing Team to share ideas, brainstorm, contribute to creative concepts and campaigns, and execute deliverables.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of graphic design experience in design, preferably within the context of a restaurant marketing, digital media, or branding department.
• Understanding of the hospitality/ food and beverage industry preferred.
• Superb design aesthetic.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, and Google workspace is required.
• Experience with Project Management software (Asana prefered)
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design, web design, video production, social media, etc.Team player with an excellent ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions through design and ideation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize workload and juggle deadlines/projects.
• Sense of urgency—works well in high pressure environments and with strict guidelines
• Attention to detail, speed & accuracy.
• Adept at proofreading.
• Aptitude for maintaining composure and communicating creative perspective with colleagues and team leaders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people and personalities
• Ability to craft recommendations and designs that meet business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and discern when assistance or supervisor input is necessary.
• Track all project-related collateral and ensure all needed materials are current and properly filed/stored/ delivered.

Must have the ability to travel among restaurant locations, as needed.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person