Senior Graphic Designer

Torchy's Tacos•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Torchy’s The Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef and a food trailer. Today, Torchy’s Tacos operates across the country, all with the determination to deliver on our “Damn Good” food promise. Here’s What We Need We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer with strong still design chops and motion capability to help bring our restaurant brand to life across digital, in-store, social, and campaign channels. This role is for someone who can concept, design, and execute bold, brand-forward creative—from static layouts to animated assets—without losing sight of speed, consistency, or craft. You’ll work closely with the Creative Director, marketing partners, and production team to turn ideas into scroll-stopping, appetite-inducing work. If you love food brands, move fast without cutting corners, and think motion should feel intentional—not tacked on—you’ll feel right at home.

Requirements

4+ years of graphic design experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating both static design and motion work
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and After Effects
Solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, color, and brand systems
Experience designing for social media, digital ads, and in-store environments
Attention to Detail — Catching inconsistencies in design, type, and brand application before work goes out the door.
Adaptability — Shifting between projects, feedback, and priorities without losing momentum or quality.
Collaboration — Working effectively with teammates across departments to bring creative ideas to life.
Time Management — Juggling multiple projects with varied deadlines while keeping work on track.
Creative Curiosity — Staying inspired by trends and new ideas, and knowing how to channel that into work that feels unmistakably Torchy’s.
Must be located in Austin, TX as this is a Hybrid role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with restaurant, food, lifestyle, or consumer brands
Proficiency in Premiere Pro and/or Figma Illustration skills
Comfortable animating layouts, type, and graphics beyond template-based work
Experience working in a high-volume, high-visibility brand environment

Responsibilities

Concept to Completion — You will develop designs from initial concept through final execution, delivering high-quality results efficiently and on time.
Static Creative — You will design high-impact static creative across digital, social, in restaurant,out-of-home, print, packaging, and campaign assets.
Motion Graphics — You will create motion graphics and light animation for social, digital ads, menu boards, in-store screens, and brand moments.
Brand Translation — You will translate brand guidelines into consistent, elevated creative while knowing when and how to push them in the right way.
Format Adaptation — You will adapt creative for multiple formats, platforms, and aspect ratios quickly and accurately.
Trend Awareness — You will maintain a strong pulse on cultural, design, and industry trends, translating emerging ideas into on-brand creative that keeps the brand current and distinctive.
Animation — You will animate typography, logos, layouts, and graphics for campaigns and evergreen content.
Video Collaboration — You will partner with video editors and producers to support motion needs such as overlays, end cards, transitions, and cut-downs.
Motion Storytelling — You will bring still designs to life through motion that enhances storytelling and clarity.
Cross-Functional Partnership — You will work cross-functionally with marketing, culinary, operations, and field teams.
Creative Direction & Feedback — You will take creative direction and feedback well and know how to ask smart questions.
Project Management — You will manage multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Organization — You will maintain organized working files and handoffs for production and versioning.
Additional Responsibilities — You will perform other duties as assigned to support the team and the brand’s creative needs.