Creative Manager

Savory Hospitality • New York, NY

9h • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Savory is seeking an accomplished, hands-on Creative Manager to own the day-to-day creative output of the brand. The role works closely with executive leadership and manages the Creative Coordinator, protecting and evolving Savory’s visual identity across menus, proposals, social media, event design, buffet styling, and client-facing spaces. It is a player-coach position in which the Creative Manager leads by doing, establishes design standards through their own work, and mentors and develops the creative team. This is a full-time, onsite position.

The Creative Manager serves as the guardian of Savory’s brand and maintains and evolves brand standards across all departments. The role directs digital and print collateral and leads the design and execution of events, including themes, décor, layouts, floral and graphic design, platter design, and buffet styling. It also oversees sourcing, purchasing, and budgeting for event décor, custom platters, and buffet presentations.

The position manages, mentors, and develops the Creative Coordinator; assigns and reviews projects; manages workloads and deadlines; and collaborates with culinary, client services, sales, marketing, hospitality, and operations teams. The Creative Manager directs Savory’s social media presence, oversees website updates and maintenance, and oversees packaging design for Grab & Go and other offerings.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in a creative or design role.
• At least one to two years leading, mentoring, or supervising others, formally or informally.
• A strong creative portfolio showcasing real-world work across graphic, web, packaging, and event design.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience or strong interest in hospitality and events, with an understanding of event planning, décor, and styling.
• Ability to maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting ideas to clients and leadership.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and budgets, shift priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and website content management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in graphic design, branding, event/hospitality/experiential design, or a related field is preferred.
• A passion for food, beverage, and design trends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as guardian of Savory’s brand across its logo, visual identity, uniforms, website, and client-facing materials, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Maintain and evolve brand standards and guidelines and ensure departments apply them correctly.
• Direct digital and print collateral, including menus, proposals, marketing materials, and client communications.
• Lead the design and execution of events, including themes, décor, layouts, floral design, graphic design, platter design, and buffet styling.
• Oversee sourcing, purchasing, and budgeting for event décor, custom platters, and buffet presentations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Creative Coordinator by setting priorities, providing regular feedback, and creating growth opportunities.
• Assign and review creative projects, manage workloads and deadlines, and maintain a high design standard.
• Collaborate with culinary, client services, sales, marketing, hospitality, and operations to integrate design into the business.
• Direct social media presence across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook, including content planning, voice, and visual quality.
• Oversee website updates and maintenance for brand alignment, usability, and visibility.
• Oversee packaging design for Grab & Go and other offerings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $75,000–$100,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Transit enrollment.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager