Graphic Designer

DineAmic Hospitality•Chicago, IL

10d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing polished, on-brand creative across DineAmic Hospitality’s portfolio of restaurants, events, and hospitality experiences. This midweight-level role creates digital and print materials that support marketing, events, culinary initiatives, and the overall guest experience. The Graphic Designer works closely with the Creative Director and partners across the Marketing, Events, and Food & Beverage teams to move projects from initial concept through final production. The ideal candidate has at least three years of professional design experience, a strong understanding of visual communication and brand systems, and the ability to manage multiple projects with an appropriate level of independence in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least three years of professional graphic design experience.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Demonstrated experience creating materials for both digital and print applications required
Experience working within established brand guidelines and contributing original creative concepts
A professional portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, branding, and digital and print design capabilities

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Figma, After Effects, Procreate, or other creative tools is a plus.
Experience within an agency, hospitality, food and beverage, lifestyle, entertainment, or consumer brand environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop creative concepts and execute high-quality designs for restaurant, event, culinary, and hospitality initiatives.
Design menus, catering materials, event signage, invitations, promotional materials, and other guest-facing collateral.
Create social media graphics, email marketing campaigns, and other digital assets for multiple platforms.
Apply strong typography, layout, composition, color theory, and branding principles across all work.
Maintain consistency with established brand standards while contributing original creative ideas that enhance the guest and consumer experience.
Manage projects from initial concept through final production and distribution.
Prepare accurate, production-ready files that meet print, digital, platform, and vendor specifications.
Review proofs and final materials for accuracy, quality, and brand consistency.
Coordinate with external printers, vendors, and production partners as needed.
Maintain organized project files and follow established naming, storage, and version-control practices.
Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Partner with the Creative Director and stakeholders across Marketing, Events, Culinary, and Operations to understand project goals and requirements.
Present creative work clearly and explain design decisions when needed.
Incorporate feedback while maintaining the purpose and integrity of the design.
Take ownership of assigned projects and communicate progress, priorities, and potential delays.
Complete additional duties and creative projects as assigned.