Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is hiring: Graphic Designer in Costa Mesa

Home Office, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM | Expires Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Relevant

If you are a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design work, including branding, digital, and print in and outside of the restaurant/hospitality industry, then this is the job for you. You will be responsible for leading visual design initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and helping to bring our brand’s story to life across all channels.

Application Instructions:

• Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your online portfolio for consideration. Applications without a CV and portfolio will not be reviewed.

What We Offer

• $80,000 - $87,000 / year salary
• Achievable Bonus
• Paid Vacations
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life
• 401K plan with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Amazing company culture
• Open to remote

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with Sr. Creative Director, oversee and uphold the Lazy Dog brand(s) identity.
• Conceptualize, design, produce and execute innovative design concepts for a variety of assets including, but not limited to, website graphics, social, infographics, animation, digital marketing materials, print collateral, packaging, and branding initiatives.
• Lead and/or participate in creative brainstorming sessions for design projects.
• Lead the graphic design team in creating and maintaining a cohesive visual identity across all marketing channels, ensuring brand consistency.
• Partner with internal teams (i.e. marketing, social, membership, product, and UX) to ensure a seamless and engaging customer experience.
• Stay abreast of the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices to continually improve the quality and impact of design outputs.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion, meeting deadlines and working within budget.
• Present design ideas and drafts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine designs.
• Oversee the final production of design assets, ensuring high quality and adherence to brand standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional design experience, with a proven track record in a design role. Seven (7) years or more prior experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of branding, color theory, typography, and layout principles.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Familiarity with web design software (e.g., Figma) is preferred, as is prior experience with UC/UI design, video editing and/or copy writing, photography and/or video production skills a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Trusting, passionate, humble, and gracious.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.

Home Office, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America