Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

We are seeking a positive and professional Graphic Designer to join the Marketing team at the Pappas Restaurants Main Office in Northwest Houston.The Graphic Designer works closely with the Creative, Brand and Menu team to create visually appealing graphic materials to meet the marketing goals and promotional efforts. The Graphic Designer also partners with the Internal Marketing team to create materials to support internal communication. This role combines creativity with technical skills to produce a range of digital and print design assets.

We are a family-owned and operated company, which means our core values have been passed down from generation to generation. We're constantly focused on innovation, attention to detail, and quality in everything we do.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and designs a variety of marketing materials, including menus, flyers, brochures, posters, banners, and social media graphics
• Creates visually engaging designs for both digital and print platforms while ensuring consistency with the restaurant's branding guidelines
• Designs and update restaurant menus, ensuring that they are visually appealing, easy to read, and reflective of the restaurant's cuisine and ambiance
• Creates eye-catching graphics for the restaurant's website, social media profiles, and email marketing campaigns
• Designs online advertisements, including web banners and social media ads
• Coordinates with print vendors and oversee the printing process to ensure quality and accuracy
• Works closely with the marketing team to understand project requirements and ensure that designs meet marketing goals
• Collaborates with Internal marketing to create and edit materials to support Operations and HR with projects such as employee training, employee recognition and company-wide communication
• Communicates with stakeholders to incorporate their feedback and suggestions into design projects
• Maintains and enforces brand guidelines to ensure a consistent and recognizable brand identity across all design materials
• Stays current with industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and tools, using them proficiently in design work
• Manages multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met, and projects are completed on time

Minimal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Fine Arts (BFA) is strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or a related field will also be considered.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in graphic design
• Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and digital marketing best practices
• Experience creating and editing print marketing materials, large format printing, packaging, digital ads, website assets and social media content
• Mastery of industry-standard software, including ability to create, review and edit graphics through Adobe Creative Suite, with a particular focus on InDesign
• Attention to detail and strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and graphic design principles
• Ability to update and create new brands, brand guidelines and logos
• Capable of creating, editing, and maintaining best in class point-of-purchase, packaging, advertising, print and digital marketing materials that adhere to brand standards
• Strong organizational skills and excellent time-management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while efficiently using time to deliver quality work under tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate reasoning behind design choices
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, while also being a collaborative team player
• Exceptional ability to problem-solve, innovate, think strategically and creatively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Basic HTML and WordPress skills preferred, but not required
• Retail, restaurant, or food and beverage experience is a plus

Additional Info

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work at Pappas Restaurants and is not a complete job description. Pappas Team Members perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please contact teamresource (at) pappasrestaurants.com for assistance completing any forms or to participate in the application process.

Pappas Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer