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Department: MarketingPoint of Contact: General ManagerLocation: Chief's on Broadway – Nashville, TN This role is primarily remote, with frequent on-site meetings at Chief's on Broadway. Corporate office is available for those who prefer a shared workspace.  ABOUT CHIEF'SChief's is a six-story bar and live music venue celebrating the ever-expanding musical legacy of Eric Church. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Chief's features a ticketed music venue, inspirational interiors, and a distinct focus on original live performances-offering fans an unmatched entertainment experience in Music City. The venue includes a broadcast studio, home to Church's Outsiders Radio on SiriusXM, with capabilities to host programming from a range of media partners. Culinary offerings are in collaboration with James Beard Award–winning pitmaster Rodney Scott, available throughout the space. On the fifth floor, Redemption Bar, a new concept developed with award-winning artist Ashley McBryde, is dedicated to spotlighting original music and emerging talent. Chief's is located at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Broadway.ABOUT THE ROLEWe're seeking a freelance Graphic Designer to support our operation and brand marketing with high-impact visual content. This role is ideal for someone who understands music culture, nightlife branding, and fast-paced promotional design. You'll help translate food and beverage content, show announcements, artist residencies, and venue activations into eye-catching visuals that perform across social media, email, in-venue screens, and print materials. This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. Chief's will not withhold taxes or provide employee benefits. All work product created under this engagement will be considered work made for hire. Specific terms will be outlined in the independent contractor agreement.WHAT YOU WILL DOTasks include, but are not limited to:Design promotional graphics for ticketed shows, residencies, and special eventsCreate social media assets for Instagram, Facebook, and story formatsBuild email newsletter visuals and digital marketing banners (Mailchimp experience a plus)Develop in-venue signage, digital TV slides, and wayfinding materialsSupport branded campaigns for partnerships, holidays, and seasonal programmingMaintain consistency with Chief's brand guidelines while bringing fresh creative ideasTurn artist assets into cohesive, on-brand promotional content quickly and efficientlyDeliver agreed-upon project assets by mutually established deadlinesCollaborate with marketing team to meet deadlines for monthly ticketed show collateral WHO YOU AREChief's is seeking a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative environment. The ideal candidate will have graphic design experience in entertainment, hospitality, or live event marketing and a genuine passion for music culture. This role also requires the following attributes:Independent self-starter who can manage deadlines with minimal oversightStrong communicator who collaborates well with a marketing teamDetail-oriented with a consistent eye for on-brand, polished outputAdaptable and efficient when juggling multiple formats and quick-turn requestsEnthusiastic about Nashville's live music and entertainment scene and the stories worth telling in it YOUR QUALIFICATIONSRequiredProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or equivalent tools and CanvaPortfolio showcasing social media, entertainment, or event-based design workStrong understanding of typography, layout, and visual storytellingAbility to work fast and adapt designs for multiple formats and platformsInterest in music, live events, or hospitality branding strongly preferredComfortable working in a deadline-driven, high-volume environmentMust be able to sustain loud noise volumeMust have access to and supply their own licensed design software and hardware (Chief's will not provide equipment for this engagement)PreferredExperience in nightlife, music venue, or festival marketingMotion graphics or simple animation skills for digital signagePhotography or content editing skillsFamiliarity with Broadway/Nashville music scene cultureWhat We OfferFlexible freelance or part-time scheduleOpportunity to design for one of Nashville's most recognizable live music venuesHigh-visibility work seen by thousands of guests weeklyCreative freedom within an established, growing brandCollaborative environment in the heart of downtown NashvilleIf you want your designs to be seen on Broadway stages, crowded rooftops, and across Nashville's entertainment scene every week, we'd love to hear from you! Employment StatementChief's on Broadway is committed to working with contractors from all backgrounds without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.