Ontario Trillium Foundation is hiring: Graphic Designer in Bloomfield Hills

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.

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