Graphic Design Manager

Job Summary

The Restaurant Store is seeking a dynamic and experienced Graphic Design Manager to lead a graphic design team, dedicated to elevating our The Restaurant Store brand. Be a part of a creative and innovative team, shaping the visual identity of The Restaurant Store. This role will involve collaboration with other Design teams responsible for print, marketing and web design as well as our Media (Video & Photography) teams.

Candidates local to The Restaurant Store locations are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to brand strategy, including maintaining brand standards and identifying improvement areas.
• Act as a liaison between the design department and other departments, promoting design solutions.
• Clarify and streamline incoming design requests, ensuring clarity and actionability.
• Manage and optimize the workflow to ensure alignment with branding objectives and design standards.
• Estimate, prioritize, and delegate weekly tasks, ensuring efficient team operations.
• Monitor team output, maintaining pace with demand and project timelines.
• Track project progress, providing regular updates and ETA’s.
• Conduct internal design reviews to uphold and enhance design quality.
• Develop and implement processes to boost productivity and team well-being.
• Expand the team, including talent prospecting and recruitment.
• Maintain regular communication with team members, fostering a culture of open dialogue.
• Lead and engage in critiques and brainstorming sessions.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• A solid design background with a portfolio showcasing relevant skills.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a design team.
• Familiarity with the principles of design: typography, layout, balance, and proportions.
• Ability to self-manage and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in elevating design quality and guiding design strategies to fruition.
• Experience executing in both print and digital formats, from a brand design perspective.
• Experience designing for in-store environments or retail a plus.

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Driven and independent, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Dependable, consistently meeting deadlines and communicating any challenges.
• A natural problem solver who asks the right questions to understand core issues.
• Excellent communicator, ensuring decisions and updates are well-documented and shared.

Company Overview

Your one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices