Associate Creative Director

About The Opportunity
We're all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!
Why Work For Us
Grubhub is a place where authentically fun culture meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. If you're looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas-all while having fun together-Grubhub is the place for you!
About the opportunity:
As we revitalize the Grubhub brand, we're looking for a best-in-class Associate Creative Director (Design) to guide our visual evolution. You'll concept, design, produce, and oversee projects across all aspects of our business. You'll be a leader overseeing a team of designers within our 13-person Creative Team. This role will be hybrid with the expectation of two days a week in our Chicago or New York City office.
Responsibilities

• Lead the development of effective, engaging, hunger-inducing work for video, social, email, digital ads, blogs, websites and beyond
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of creating and working within design systems
• Deliver high-quality, meticulously crafted work in a fast-paced environment
• Manage, mentor and guide designers in the Chicago and New York offices
• Determine resources for upcoming projects and ensure they are allocated to meet deadlines
• Collaborate with the product design team on initiatives
• Embrace daily challenges and be resourceful in solving problems
• Present creative work with confidence, clarity, and sound rationale
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Manage working time and stay organized to handle multiple assignments and meet all deadlines
• Be a team player who cheers on their colleagues, guides with empathy, and is constantly seeking ways to make our culture more inclusive
• Love food and show an insatiable curiosity to learn more about it

You should have:

• Portfolio (with link) demonstrating strategic, conceptual, and original work
• Proficiency with Adobe suite, InVision, Sketch, and Figma
• Mastery of type, color, and composition
• Strong experience with art direction for video and photo shoots
• 8+ years experience at an agency, studio, or in-house working in digital and print
• 2+ years experience as a people manager
• Confident presentation skills
• Must be comfortable with domestic travel
• Must be comfortable using Gmail, Google Docs, and Slack
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field, or relevant years of experience

Bonus points

• Proficiency with After Effects
• Working knowledge of product development sprints
• Experience with food and beverage
• Experience with e-commerce

And Of Course, Perks!

• Flexible PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.
• Health and Wellness. Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k matching, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.
• Compensation. You'll receive a great compensation package with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commission, or RSUs (role-specific).
• Free Meals. Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants.
• Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Fund . Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

NYC Salary Range: $145k-$189k
The Base Pay component of our Total Rewards package is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: job responsibilities, location, experience and, education/certifications. In addition to the pay component, this role may be eligible for equity and benefits as part of the Total Rewards package. The Total Rewards package will be determined at the time a contingent offer is made.
Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you're applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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