At True Food Kitchen, we believe every ounce of passion that goes into our food begins at the top, inspired by the leaders tasked with guiding their kitchen and restaurant teams to continually push the definition of living and eating true to yourself.  We challenge you to challenge your staff, to lead by example, and demonstrate creativity and passion as you strive to inspire your team into working as one. This is your chance to be True.

We have an exciting job opportunity for a passionate and driven Creative Designer to join True Food Kitchen’s growing Brand Marketing Team, located in our home office in Phoenix, Ariz.   As the lead creative, you will be tasked with designing all visual concepts for the brand’s 20+ restaurants nationwide and contributing to the creative development of this thriving hospitality and lifestyle brand.  We’re looking for a conceptual thinker who is passionate about creating original, meaningful and effective design, and possesses a portfolio of work that includes examples of conceptual design, advertising, environmental design/large format and branding.  If you’re eager to make your mark on a thriving restaurant brand, we want you in our collaborative and uncompromising family.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Lead the creative design of all aspects of the brand marketing plan including advertising, menus, in-store signage and collateral, direct-mail, etc.
• Concept new ideas for branding, advertising campaigns and marketing messages. Must understand design and smart copy, and recognize fresh approaches to marketing campaigns.
• Manage projects from ideation to production, interacting effectively with printers and other outside vendors.
• Champion the brand/creative development process as the brand continues to grow and evolve, and for any new extensions of the brand, new stores, etc.
• Work with the marketing team to brainstorm creative ideas for small and large scale promotional marketing campaigns
• Work with digital team/agency to update all websites with any new information, photos, menus, hours, etc.
• Manage incoming production requests and project timelines
• Contribute significantly to strategic branding initiatives with the True Food Kitchen leadership team and across all departments
• Assist with developing brand guidelines, promotional templates, back up pre-press and other team members and departments when needed/requested
• Complete creative/production checklist to ensure all standards and processes are applied to design and production work.
• Projects include, but are not limited to: menu design; branded/promotional items; direct-mailers, in-store collateral design; logo design and/or refresh; signage design; invitation design; environmental design/large format
• Interact with a variety of individuals and be able to take recommendations, feedback and requested changes without taking things personally.
• Work with project manager to manage the print process and vendor requirements to correctly prepare files for print

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience as a graphic designer, restaurant or agency experience preferred
• Expertise in current graphic design practices and software (Mac platforms and current Adobe Creative Suite)
• Photography skills preferred
• Solid understanding of deliverables, and the ability to take responsibility for them
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure and within budget
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills  

Interested applicants should submit a brief cover letter along with their resume as well as a PDF featuring their best work, or link to a website portfolio featuring past/current projects. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.