Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer | Confidential Hospitality Group Full-time | On-site — Dallas, TX Company Overview For over a decade, our client has defined what it means to deliver iconic, enduring hospitality experiences. With a growing portfolio of distinctive brands and markets nationwide, they are driven by a passion for craftsmanship, connection, and the pursuit of excellence. Every concept celebrates the spirit of American dining: timeless spaces, genuine warmth, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that leaves a lasting impression on every guest who walks through their doors. Role Overview Our client is looking for a sharp, driven Graphic Designer who thrives in a high-touch, owner-led environment. This role works directly and closely with their founder and creative lead on day-to-day design execution — primarily menu design — while contributing to broader brand initiatives, special events, website, and social. The ideal candidate brings polish, a strong work ethic, and a genuine enthusiasm for AI tools as a creative partner, not just a convenience. It is for a designer who takes pride in craft, rises to creative challenges, and is excited to help shape the future of their brands. Responsibilities Design, update, and optimize menus across all restaurant concepts with obsessive attention to detail, hierarchy, and sales effectiveness Work directly with the owner on creative direction — this includes real-time, in-office collaboration Leverage AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) proactively to improve menu layout, category ordering, and overall guest usability — and come to the table with findings Create graphics and illustrations for private events and member experiences — themed, branded, and polished Contribute to website design projects in collaboration with their digital team Support social content with illustration and graphic assets that align with brand identity Assist in developing brand guidelines for new restaurant concepts, including color palettes, typography systems, and logo direction Design physical touchpoints — cocktail napkins, physical menu books, collateral — with consistency and craft Partner with the marketing director on cross-functional creative reviews and projects Qualifications 5 years of graphic design experience, ideally in hospitality, food & beverage, luxury retail, or a design agency serving those verticals Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign — menu design or print production background strongly preferred Strong Photoshop skills, including photo retouching, compositing, and image manipulation Demonstrated illustration ability or strong illustrative design sensibility A portfolio that shows genuine creative range — not just execution, but original ideas and elevated craft Genuine enthusiasm for AI tools as a creative and productivity asset — experience using Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney, or similar tools proactively Comfort working in a dynamic, owner-led environment where priorities can shift and feedback is direct Strong work ethic with a perfectionist mindset — the kind of person who notices what others miss Ability to work fully on-site in Dallas, TX — this role requires daily in-office presence #J-18808-Ljbffr