Pita Way is hiring: Creative Graphic Designer in Clarkston

Description

About Us

We are a dynamic and innovative restaurant group dedicated to exceptional branding, community engagement, and impactful marketing. Our diverse concepts include both fast-casual and full-service dining, and the role of design is crucial in how our brands are represented both in-store and online.

We are looking for a talented In-House Graphic Designer to take charge of our visual identity across all platforms. This hands-on, high-visibility position involves creating social media assets, digital campaigns, in-store marketing materials, menu designs, packaging, and much more.

If you are a creative, detail-oriented individual who flourishes in a fast-paced environment where your work reaches hundreds each day, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

The In-House Graphic Designer will develop and uphold cohesive brand visuals across our various restaurant concepts. This role involves close collaboration with the marketing, operations, leadership, and social media teams to produce high-quality creative materials that foster engagement, drive traffic, and increase revenue.

This position demands both innovative ideas and disciplined execution.

Core Responsibilities

Brand & Identity

• Develop and sustain brand guidelines across all restaurant concepts
• Design logos, sub-brands, and campaign identities
• Ensure visual consistency across all customer touchpoints
• Evolve brand visuals while maintaining brand integrity

Digital & Social Media Design

• Create daily social media graphics and motion assets
• Design paid ad creatives for Meta, Google, and other platforms
• Develop email marketing graphics
• Produce short-form animated assets (Reels/TikTok graphics preferred)
• Optimize designs for platform specifications and performance

Print & In-Store Materials

• Design menus (both print and digital boards)
• Create posters, table tents, window clings, signage, and promotional materials
• Develop packaging graphics
• Prepare production-ready files for vendors and printers

Campaign & Promotional Creative

• Design assets for grand openings, limited-time offers, and seasonal campaigns
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaign concepts and execution
• Create launch kits for new store openings

Content Collaboration

• Collaborate with social media strategists and photographers
• Provide creative direction for photoshoots and video content
• Select and edit images as needed

Production & Asset Management

• Maintain organized design files and a brand asset library
• Ensure proper formatting for print and digital output
• Manage version control and deadlines across multiple projects

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience (agency or in-house preferred)
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, digital, and print work
• Proficient in:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required)
• After Effects or Premiere Pro (preferred)
• Canva (working knowledge acceptable)
• Strong grasp of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy
• Experience designing for social media and paid advertising
• Familiarity with print production standards and file preparation
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and consumer behavior
• Able to juggle multiple brands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail branding
• Motion graphics experience
• Basic photography or photo editing skills
• Understanding of Meta ad creative best practices
• Familiarity with website UI/UX design principles
• Experience managing freelancers or external creatives

Key Competencies

• Creative thinking with commercial awareness
• Strong attention to detail
• Deadline-driven and organized
• Able to take feedback and iterate quickly
• Brand-focused mindset
• Self-starter with an ownership mentality

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Creative ownership across multiple brands
• Growth opportunities within our expanding restaurant group
• A fast-paced, collaborative work atmosphere
• Employee dining perks

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your Resume
• A link to your Portfolio (required)
• A brief description of your design process and experience with brand development

This is a unique chance to shape the visual identity of a growing restaurant group and create work that people engage with and enjoy every day.

If you’re ready to build brands and not just graphics, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

• 3 years of experience or more

Company Information

Pita Way makes your sandwiches, quesopitas, and salads your way, right away - serving them fresh, delicious, and fast.