Junior Graphic Designer

Lalaland Support Center LLC•Los Angeles, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Jr. Graphic Designer to support our Marketing team in bringing La La Land’s visual brand to life across all channels. This is a multidisciplinary role that moves fluidly between print, digital, retail design, and brand applications, gaining exposure to the full spectrum of design work while building craft. You’ll work on both strategic campaigns and the essential day-to-day operations that keep our brand cohesive across 30+ locations, collaborating closely with our Sr. Graphic Designer, Marketing team, Operations, and store teams to translate ideas into compelling visual solutions.

Requirements

1-2 years of professional design experience (agency, in-house, freelance, or similar environments)
A portfolio demonstrating versatility across multiple mediums, ideally including illustration, digital, print, and retail/store design
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); experience with Figma is a plus
Strong foundational understanding of typography, composition, hierarchy, and visual communication
Experience preparing files for print production and understanding print production basics
Familiarity with digital design for social media, email, or web platforms
A solid understanding of brand systems and how individual designs fit into a larger whole
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to work with feedback and iterate quickly
Enthusiasm for learning new tools, techniques, and design approaches

Nice To Haves

A brand chameleon who confidently understands brand nuance and can produce intuitive assets in an adaptive manner
Energized by variety and comfortable moving between mediums and project types
Organized and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
Flexible and quick to respond to feedback, seeing constraints as creative opportunities
Collaborative and excited to learn from the Sr. Graphic Designer and Marketing team
Curious about design, culture, hospitality, food, and creating experiences
Detail-oriented and committed to craft, even in quick-turnaround work
A clear communicator who can articulate design decisions and take direction well
Comfortable with ambiguity; knows when to ask questions and when to explore independently

Responsibilities

Support design across digital, print, merchandise, and retail brand experiences, translating ideas thoughtfully across all mediums
Develop design assets for integrated campaigns, seasonal initiatives, and brand collaborations under creative direction
Design and support packaging, merchandise, labels, and branded products with guidance on how they fit into the larger brand system
Create digital assets and graphics for social media, email, web, and other digital channels
Design printed and retail brand expressions including cafe signage, menus, store graphics, window decals, wayfinding, retail displays, and marketing collateral
Translate creative concepts across scale and context, from a social graphic to a pastry label, package, or cafe window, with direction and feedback
Create mockups and prototypes to explore and refine design concepts before moving to production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Operations, and Cafe teams, to understand project briefs and develop solutions
Present design work clearly to the Sr. Graphic Designer and Marketing partners, explaining your thinking and incorporating feedback
Manage design projects through revision, production, and delivery while maintaining attention to detail
Handle ad hoc requests and maintenance work, such as menu updates, signage refreshes, and location-specific collateral, that keep La La Land running smoothly across all stores
Partner with vendors and production teams to understand materials, printing techniques, and fabrication options
Continuously learn and contribute ideas for new design approaches and creative possibilities