Graphic Designer Job at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Downers Grove

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our Creative Services team. Cooper’s Hawk is a trailblazing combination of restaurant, winery, Napa-style tasting room, and specialty retail market. Additionally, Cooper’s Hawk is home to the country’s largest Wine Club, a lifestyle-driven monthly affiliation offering exclusive wines, unforgettable events, and a host of privileges. In addition to nearly 60 restaurant locations, Cooper’s Hawk has recently introduced Piccolo Buco, a contemporary Neapolitan pizza concept, nestled under the “by Cooper’s Hawk” brand umbrella.   More than an award-winning hospitality concept and wine producer, we’re curators of extraordinary moments. As a Graphic Designer, you’ll help bring these moments to life by creating engaging digital and print designs that elevate the Cooper’s Hawk brand portfolio.   If you have a keen eye for design, a passion for storytelling through visuals, and a desire to create impactful work, we invite you to apply with your portfolio and resume.   This position offers a hybrid remote work arrangement with three weekly onsite days at the Restaurant Support Center located in Downers Grove, IL. You will report to the Creative Director.   What You’ll Do:

• Design and produce creative assets across a variety of touchpoints, including Wine Club materials, in-restaurant collateral, packaging, branding, and campaigns.
• Translate marketing strategies into clear and compelling design solutions.
• Work within established design systems in Figma and contribute to their ongoing maintenance.
• Prepare production-ready files with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Maintain and organize creative assets, including file libraries and archives.
• Provide photo editing and retouching support to ensure imagery meets brand standards and elevates the overall creative work.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure brand standards and tone of voice are consistently reflected across all design work.
• Stay current on design trends, technology, and best practices to bring fresh perspectives.

  What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Graphic design experience in an agency or corporate setting, with restaurant, retail, or food/beverage experience a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative work across digital and print, with examples that demonstrate your ability to bring ideas to life while maintaining brand consistency.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and working knowledge of Figma.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience using Asana or similar project management software to track tasks and route projects for review and approvals.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly share design ideas and work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders.
• Highly organized with sharp attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to evolving brand strategies.

  Compensation Range: $63,000-$70,000. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.   What You’ll Get:  

• Incredible Discounts:
• Monthly Dining Allowance
• 50% Dining and Carryout
• 40% Retail Wine
• 20% Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two 
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account 
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards  
• Paid Time Off 
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
• Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

  Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.  The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply. 

About Us

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper's Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild® Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world's largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!