SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER - REMOTE

Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

Full Benefits, 401K, and PTO

At over 300 college & universities around the country,

Chartwells Higher Education

is re‑inventing the on‑campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high‑tech, food‑infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food‑forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary
We are excited to a a Senior Graphic Designer to our Chartwells team to support our growing markets in the Central and West Coast markets! This role combines Graphic Design skills with revenue driven solutions.

The Sr. Regional Graphic Designer supports and executes creative marketing, communications, and brand engagement initiatives for Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services for the Central and West Divisions. This role serves as a key creative resource for the region and overall dining programs by developing and delivering engaging visual content and promotional materials, supporting student engagement initiatives, and helping drive participation in meal plans, retail dining programs, catering services, concessions, and campus dining experiences at multiple universities.

The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about visual storytelling. This position requires a combination of graphic design, branding, content creation, photography, communications, project management, and relationship‑building across the campus community. The Graphic Designer works closely with marketing, operations, and culinary teams to create impactful visual communications that enhance the student experience and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Produce visually impactful graphics that help tell the company story, while adhering to Chartwells and University brand standards

Design graphics for social media, websites, print campaigns, email campaigns, mobile applications, and digital advertising platforms and more

Develop graphics for semester‑based promotions designed for a variety of mediums including print, digital and mobile

Create look and feel for website pages and social media profile pages

Develop concepts and brands including logos, names, associated taglines, and brand guides

Manage ongoing image library by keeping assets up to date and seeking out new on‑brand images for company use

Design graphics for a variety of traditional and non‑traditional mediums such as station signage, trade show materials, banners, invites, floor decals, digital screens, large‑format prints, and other special projects

Conceptualize and design visual material to support the region

Create and produce cutting‑edge imagery superior to industry competition

Consistent delivery of high‑quality creative assets and marketing materials

Adherence to Chartwells and University branding standards.

Other duties may be assigned, including supporting satellite campuses or regional marketing efforts and project leadership

Accuracy, creativity, and attention to detail in all deliverables

Occasional travel as needed

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in graphic design for marketing, communications, or advertising in higher education, hospitality, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Extensive proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including, but not limited to, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator as well as the full Microsoft Suite

Demostrated experience with Canva

Strong understanding of typography, color theory, branding, and visual hierarchy

Editing skills including post‑production color correction/balancing

Ability to multitask and manage projects in a fast‑paced environment

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands with non‑traditional hours and strict deadlines

Adept to the differences in design between print, digital and mobile altering the design as necessary

Passion for identifying emerging trends in graphic design space

Knowledge of social media platforms

Prior marketing‑related experience is a plus

Basic HTML skills for web designing a plus

Strong presentation and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Passion for customer experience, creativity, brand development, and student engagement

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass‑usa.com/wp‑content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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