SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER - REMOTE

Compass Group•Minneapolis, MN

22h•$70,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Graphic Designer supports and executes creative marketing, communications, and brand engagement initiatives for Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in the Central and West divisions. The role serves as a key creative resource for regional dining programs, developing visual content and promotional materials that support student engagement and participation in meal plans, retail dining, catering, concessions, and campus dining experiences across multiple universities. The position combines graphic design with revenue-driven solutions and involves branding, content creation, photography, communications, project management, and relationship-building across campus communities. The designer works closely with marketing, operations, and culinary teams to create visual communications that enhance the student experience and support business objectives. Occasional travel may be needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of graphic design experience in marketing, communications, or advertising in higher education, hospitality, or a related field.
Extensive proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and the Microsoft Suite.
Demonstrated experience with Canva.
Strong understanding of typography, color theory, branding, and visual hierarchy.
Editing skills, including post-production color correction and balancing.
Ability to multitask and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to respond to changing work demands, non-traditional hours, and strict deadlines.
Ability to adapt designs for print, digital, and mobile formats.
Knowledge of social media platforms.
Strong presentation and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Passion for customer experience, creativity, brand development, and student engagement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Prior marketing-related experience.
Basic HTML skills for web design.
Passion for identifying emerging graphic design trends.

Responsibilities

Produce visually impactful graphics that tell the company story while adhering to Chartwells and university brand standards.
Design graphics for social media, websites, print and email campaigns, mobile applications, digital advertising, and other platforms.
Develop graphics for semester-based promotions across print, digital, and mobile formats.
Create the look and feel for website pages and social media profile pages.
Develop concepts and brands, including logos, names, taglines, and brand guides.
Maintain the image library, keep assets up to date, and identify new on-brand images for company use.
Design materials for traditional and non-traditional formats, including station signage, trade show materials, banners, invitations, floor decals, digital screens, large-format prints, and special projects.
Conceptualize and design visual materials to support the region.
Create imagery intended to exceed industry competition.
Deliver high-quality creative assets and marketing materials consistently.
Support satellite campuses or regional marketing efforts and provide project leadership as assigned.
Maintain accuracy, creativity, and attention to detail in deliverables.