GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Position Title: GRAPHIC DESIGNER - CHARLOTTE, NC


Salary: $60000 - $70000 / yr


Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.


Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we'll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we'll continue to transform our industry.


Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

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Job Summary

Canteen is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our in-house creative team. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role supports a diverse portfolio of brands and business initiatives across print, digital, retail, and environmental touchpoints.

We're looking for someone who combines strong design fundamentals with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for bringing brands to life across print, digital, retail, and environmental touchpoints. The ideal candidate enjoys day-to-day creative execution, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and is used to a fast-paced, often scrappy, environment.

If you value design craftsmanship and love seeing your work come to life across hundreds of locations, we'd love to hear from you. Please note - this role is on site Mon thru Thur (work from home Fridays!). Interested applicants - please submit portfolio samples or link w/ resume submittal.

What You'll Do

• Design and produce high-quality marketing materials across print and digital channels, including promotional campaigns, presentations, signage, brochures, email graphics, social media assets, and web content
• Support Canteen, National Accounts, Dining Concepts, and sub-brands through marketing and brand initiatives
• Create consumer-facing retail signage, point-of-sale materials, and environmental graphics while maintaining brand consistency
• Prepare production-ready files for commercial printing and ensure deliverables meet vendor specifications
• Develop templates and workflows that support local customization while preserving brand integrity
• Assist with product launches, seasonal promotions, concept rollouts, and business development materials
• Maintain organized creative asset libraries, templates, photography, and brand resources
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality

What You Bring

• 2-5+ years of professional graphic design experience in an in-house, agency, retail, foodservice, hospitality, or CPG environment
• Portfolio demonstrating strong capabilities across print, digital, brand, and marketing design
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma
• Strong knowledge of print production, file preparation, substrates, and vendor management
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, color theory, and brand systems
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate across teams
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred - strong portfolios will be considered

Preferred

• Photography, retouching, or videography experience
• Experience with digital signage, environmental graphics, or experiential marketing
• Motion graphics or video editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects)
• Interest in AI-assisted creative workflows

Apply to Canteen today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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 Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1573338


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