Pita Way is hiring: Graphic Designer in Farmington Hills

DESCRIPTION

About Us

We are a growing restaurant group focused on bold branding, strong community presence, and high-impact marketing. Our concepts span fast-casual and full-service dining, and design plays a critical role in how our brands show up - in-store and online.

We are seeking a talented

In-House Graphic Designer

to own and elevate our visual identity across all platforms. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role responsible for social media assets, digital campaigns, in-store marketing materials, menu design, packaging, branding, and more.

If you're creative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work is seen by thousands daily, we'd like to meet you.

Position Overview

The In-House Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing and maintaining cohesive brand visuals across multiple restaurant concepts. This individual will collaborate closely with marketing, operations, leadership, and social media teams to produce high-quality creative that drives engagement, traffic, and revenue.

This role requires both creative vision and executional discipline.

Core Responsibilities

Brand & Identity
Develop and maintain brand guidelines across all restaurant concepts
Design logos, sub-brands, and campaign identities
Ensure visual consistency across all touchpoints
Evolve brand visuals while maintaining 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 (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 marketing team on campaign concepts and execution
Create launch kits for new store openings
Content Collaboration

Work with social media strategist and photographers
Provide creative direction for photoshoots and video content
Select and edit images when needed
Production & Asset Management

Maintain organized design files and 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 demonstrating branding, digital, and print work
Proficiency in:
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required)
After Effects or Premiere Pro (preferred)
Canva (working knowledge acceptable)
Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy
Experience designing for social media and paid advertising
Knowledge of print production specifications and file preparation
Basic understanding of marketing principles and consumer behavior
Ability to manage multiple brands and deadlines simultaneously
Strong 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
Ability to take feedback and iterate quickly
Brand-focused mindset
Self-starter with ownership mentality
What We Offer

Competitive salary (based on experience)
Creative ownership across multiple brands
Growth opportunity within a scaling restaurant group
Fast-paced, collaborative work environment
Employee dining perks
How to Apply

Please submit:

Resume
Portfolio link (required)
Brief description of your design process and experience with brand development
This is an opportunity to shape the visual identity of a growing restaurant group and create work that people see, engage with, and experience every day.

If you're ready to build brands, not just graphics - we'd like to hear from you.

REQUIREMENTS

3 years of experience or more

Pita Way makes your sandweeches, quesopitas, and salads your way, right away - and we serve them up fresh, delicious, and fast.