Graphic Designer

Overview: Lettuce Entertain You is Hiring Now: GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a highly creative, passionate, and motivatedGraphic Designerto join our team at the Lettuce Corporate Office on the far north side of Chicago. In this role, you’ll conceptualize, design, and produce a variety of print and digital collateral for our restaurants. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities. A Few of Our Benefits: • Competitive Salary • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation • 401(k) • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance • Dental & Vision Insurance • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance • Domestic Partner Benefits • Restaurant Discounts • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness Why Work With Lettuce? Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! Candidates must be able to commute to Lettuce Corporate (5419 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago IL 60640); a hybrid work schedule is available after training is fully completed! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyResponsibilities: • Create and design digital and physical collateral to support restaurant and company branding in a wide range of media, collaborate on ui/ux design, prepare digital and physical mockups, and incorporate creative copy into design as needed • Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion • Proficiently use graphic design software including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign), and maintain organized files and accurate time tracking • Use effective written, verbal and visual communication to present work, and effectively respond to direction and feedback • Maintain working knowledge of environmental graphic design (EGD) • Manage print production process with vendors for cost, quality control and timely delivery • Maintain knowledge of current design trends and aesthetics and proficiency with new graphic design technologies • Travel to local and out-of-state locations as needed, including but not limited to delivering collateral, onsite installations, and restaurant openings • Maintain availability to perform duties outside standard business hours on occasion as needed including evenings and weekends • Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction • Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure • Occasionally retrieve and distribute files or office supplies weighing up to 10 poundsQualifications: • 2-5+ years of professional work experience in position • Hands-on experience creating brands, menus, packaging, marketing campaigns, apparel, merchandise, signage, print collaterals, ui/ux design and more • An extensive portfolio of work showcasing capabilities • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in graphic design • A passion for design and visual communication • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, After Effects)Salary Range: USD $65,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.