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Home to Le Pain Quotidien, California Pizza Kitchen, and Little Beet, Convive Brands is a restaurant group built by people who care deeply about hospitality, collaboration, and creating brands guests genuinely connect with.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for thoughtful, driven individuals who want to make an impact, help shape the future of our brands, and grow alongside a collaborative team.

Our success comes from putting the right people in the right roles and empowering them to deliver. We invest in development at every level, encourage new ideas, and believe strong teams are built through trust, accountability, and support.

If you’re looking for a place where you can contribute meaningfully and grow alongside people who genuinely enjoy working together, come join us at Convive!

Job Description:

As the Senior Designer, you will be responsible for managing our visual brand identities and translating strategy into compelling visual assets—everything from to-go packaging to marketing emails to restaurant menus. This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to our brands’ visual storytelling and guest experience across all platforms. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Marketing to interpret and visualize projects into impactful designs that achieve our goals. 

• Maintain and evolve the brands’ visual identities across all platforms. 

• Maintain and evolve the brands’ Digital Asset Management system. 

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deeply understand design opportunities and deliver effective solutions, including presenting design briefs, working and processing with clarity and openness to feedback.

• Conceptualize and design a wide range of assets, including but not limited to printed menus, signage, marketing emails, digital graphics, and packaging. 

• Lead the relationship with the print vendor, including ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery of assets. 

• Contribute to the development and execution of brand campaigns, ensuring that visual elements align with campaign objectives. 

• Proactively identify opportunities for design updates or new assets that positively impact the business. 

• Research and identify emerging trends, innovation, tools, and best practices across retail and restaurant spaces. 

• Support the planning and execution of brand photoshoots.  

• Continually identify and execute tactics to simplify design processes, reduce room for error, and reduce manual updates and time spent per project. 

• Integrate innovative design techniques to keep the brand fresh and engaging. 

• Manage workload independently, demonstrating strong prioritization and communication skills. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, with a proven track record of taking on increasing levels of responsibility, scope, and creative ownership.

• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse design projects

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining brand consistency

• Experience experimenting with or integrating AI and emerging creative tools into design projects 

• Open to feedback and committed to continuous growth

• Bring a proactive and curious mindset

The annualized salary range for this position (plus a bonus) is: $95,000-$105,000

Benefits

• Enrollment in company-contributed health care plan
• Managed time off
• 401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment
• Life insurance coverage fully paid by the Company
• Quarterly gift card able to be used at any of our brands
• Monthly $125 transit stipend
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Company-contributed legal insurance coverage
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement of $35
• Company-contributed pet insurance
• Team member discounts at all our brands

Convive Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class. Convive Brands celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.