Senior Graphic Designer

Call Your Mother Deli•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Call Your Mother is hiring a Senior Graphic Designer based in Washington, DC. The designer will create visual work across packaging, menus, merchandise, signage, print materials, social media, email, the website, and other channels. The role calls for a creative, resourceful designer who can deliver technically excellent work while reflecting the brand’s colorful, playful, sometimes unconventional and purposefully imperfect personality. The designer will take projects from concept through production and delivery, including preparing print-ready artwork and packaging dielines, working with production vendors, and managing project timelines, proofs, approvals, and quality control. They will also contribute ideas for campaigns, limited-time offers, shop openings, and other brand moments; maintain and evolve the visual identity; and collaborate with Marketing, Operations, People & Culture, IT, Culinary, and the founders.

Requirements

Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Strong technical knowledge of print production, packaging, dielines, colors, materials, and vendor-ready artwork.
Experience designing across physical and digital formats, including merchandise, social media, websites, and email.
Experience working directly with production vendors and managing projects from creative concept through final delivery.
Excellent attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
A resourceful, hands-on approach, including comfort taking ownership, solving problems, and getting work done.
A portfolio demonstrating original creativity and excellent execution.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of professional graphic design experience; this is listed as preferred.
Experience with growing restaurant, hospitality, food, beverage, or lifestyle brands.
Photography, video, or motion design skills.
Familiarity with website CMS tools, email platforms, and emerging creative technologies.
Copywriting ability, especially clever headlines and playful wordplay.
A sense of humor, curiosity, and appreciation for design that does not take itself too seriously.

Responsibilities

Create packaging, menu boards, signage, merchandise, print materials, and digital assets for social media, templated emails, and the website.
Take creative concepts through to production, creating technically accurate, production-ready artwork, packaging dielines, and specifications.
Apply knowledge of materials, printing methods, and costs when preparing work for production.
Manage relationships with printers, fabricators, merchandise suppliers, and other production vendors.
Coordinate vendor quotes, timelines, proofs, approvals, and quality control to deliver work on time and within budget.
Brainstorm campaigns, limited-time offers, shop openings, brand moments, and other creative ideas.
Protect and evolve the visual identity while maintaining the brand’s playful, purposefully unpolished personality.
Manage multiple projects, maintain organized files and current versions, catch errors, and identify cost-effective solutions.
Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, People & Culture, IT, Culinary, and the founders to bring ideas to life.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $90,000, plus annual bonus opportunity and stock options.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Unlimited paid time off.
100% paid parental leave for 12 weeks.
401(k) with a 4% company match.
Free English and Spanish classes, plus Duolingo reimbursement.
Early wage access of up to 50% of eligible earned wages before payday.
Wellness and fitness membership through Classpass.
Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, financial wellness, and more.
Free bagels and 50% off when off the clock.