SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER - REMOTE

Responsibilities

The Senior Graphic Designer will create impactful visual content and promotional materials to support marketing, communications, and brand engagement initiatives across regional dining programs. This role involves managing the image library, designing for various digital and print mediums, and collaborating with operations and culinary teams to drive student engagement.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in graphic design within higher education, hospitality, or related fields, with extensive proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills are required to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Canva
• Typography
• Color Theory
• Branding
• Visual Hierarchy
• Project Management
• Content Creation
• Photography
• Social Media Marketing
• Communication
• HTML

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

About this role

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
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!
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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 Francis...

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