Gecko Hospitality is hiring: Creative Director/ Graphic Designer in Miami

Creative Visionary - Graphic Design and Brand Maestro
Location: Miami
Job Type: Full-time
Reports To: Ownership and Operations Team

Join Our Journey:
Step into a role where culinary art meets visual storytelling. As a forward-thinking and renowned group in the restaurant industry, we curate extraordinary dining experiences with creativity at the forefront. We are on the hunt for a Creative Director/Graphic Designer with a knack for weaving compelling visual stories that resonate across multiple platforms.

Your Canvas:
As the mastermind behind our visual strategy, you will orchestrate the aesthetic and narrative of our restaurant brands, ensuring they not only capture but captivate our audience. Your creative prowess will guide the brand's identity from the ambiance of our physical spaces to the digital personas we craft online.

What You’ll Paint:

• Strategic Brand Choreography: Chart the course for our visual and brand identity, ensuring synergy across all mediums—from tantalizing menu designs to captivating digital presences.
• Campaign Conductor: Lead the orchestration of our marketing efforts, translating culinary concepts into visually engaging campaigns that tell a story and ignite engagement.
• Hands-on Design Mastery: Craft standout digital and print collateral that enhances our brand's presence. Your role is pivotal in designing everything from the website layouts to engaging social media content.
• Multimedia Innovation: Push the boundaries of traditional content with your ability to produce motion graphics, video content, and more, setting trends rather than following them.
• Social Savvy Creator: Work alongside our marketing maestros to develop content that shines on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, ensuring our voice is not just heard, but felt.
• Merchandise Magician: Design and develop merchandise that carries the essence of our brand, making every item a piece of our story.

The Brush and Palette:

• Experience: You bring at least 8 years of proven excellence in graphic design and creative direction, ideally marinated in the hospitality or lifestyle sectors.
• Technical Toolkit: Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and familiar with web design tools like WordPress and Shopify. Your skill set should include UX/UI design, bringing ease and elegance to the user experience.
• Aesthetic Acuity: A strong understanding of branding, typography, color, and layout. You're not just about making things look good, but making them resonate.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Able to mentor and inspire a team, collaborate across departments, and manage relationships with external creatives.
• Multitasking Mastery: Comfortable in a dynamic environment where juggling multiple projects is the norm.

Perks of the Palette:

• Compensation: A competitive salary that appreciates your artistry and commitment.
• Health & More: Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy employee discounts at our collection of restaurants, where your work directly enhances the experience.

Craft Your Legacy:
This is not just a job; it’s a canvas for your creativity. Help us paint the future of hospitality, making every interaction with our brand a memorable journey. If you’re ready to shape and define the creative vision of a leading name in hospitality, we’re waiting for your brush strokes.