Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a highly creative, passionate, and motivated Graphic Designer to join our team at the Lettuce Corporate Office on the far north side of Chicago. In this role, you'll conceptualize, design, and produce a variety of print and digital collateral for our restaurants. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.
A Few of Our Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness
Why Work With Lettuce?
Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
Candidates must be able to commute to Lettuce Corporate (5419 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago IL 60640); a hybrid work schedule is available after training is fully completed! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
Responsibilities

Create and design digital and physical collateral to support restaurant and company branding in a wide range of media, collaborate on ui/ux design, prepare digital and physical mockups, and incorporate creative copy into design as needed
Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion
Proficiently use graphic design software including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign), and maintain organized files and accurate time tracking
Use effective written, verbal and visual communication to present work, and effectively respond to direction and feedback
Maintain working knowledge of environmental graphic design (EGD)
Manage print production process with vendors for cost, quality control and timely delivery
Maintain knowledge of current design trends and aesthetics and proficiency with new graphic design technologies
Travel to local and out-of-state locations as needed, including but not limited to delivering collateral, onsite installations, and restaurant openings
Maintain availability to perform duties outside standard business hours on occasion as needed including evenings and weekends
Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
Occasionally retrieve and distribute files or office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds
Qualifications

1-3+ years of professional work experience in position
Hands-on experience creating brands, menus, packaging, marketing campaigns, apparel, merchandise, signage, print collaterals, ui/ux design and more
An extensive portfolio of work showcasing capabilities
Strong time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines
A passion for design and visual communication
Bachelor's Degree or higher in graphic design
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, After Effects)
Salary Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.