Graphic Designer (Fixed-Term Contract)

JOEY Restaurant Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to create engaging designs and strengthen brand messaging across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of graphic design experience, proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and possesses strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a fixed-term, 18-month contract based in Vancouver with a competitive salary between $62,000 and $74,000 per year.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental

50% off Food & Beverages at locations

Ongoing Leadership Development Courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a graphic design role.
• Portfolio demonstrating craft and versatility.
• Results-driven and energetic with superior interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative and production for projects across brands.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department for cohesive assets.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Graphic Design

Creative Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Job description

Overview

JOEY Restaurant Group is looking for an exceptional Graphic Designer who can bring their creative skills and production expertise to support the department in delivering first-class brand experiences across all touchpoints, engaging content, and impactful designs that drive marketing and sales goals across the organization.

As a Graphic Designer, your main responsibilities will include leading creative and production for projects and campaigns across all three brands — JOEY Restaurants, LOCAL Public Eatery, and SALTLIK. This includes creative planning and concepting for photoshoots and marketing briefs; menu and print design (including restaurant and corporate collateral, signage, and out-of-home); digital asset production across websites, paid and organic social media, email, and online advertising; video and photo editing; and creative support for new store developments.

The Graphic Designer will have strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and be results-driven — both a team player and a problem-solving leader who can move swiftly through changes and actively seek opportunities to improve branded materials and experiences.

Above all, the ideal candidate is passionate about staying on top of the latest graphic design trends and translating them uniquely across various mediums. This is a fixed-term, 18-month contract, based in-office in Vancouver, BC.

Annual Compensation Range
$62,000 - $74,000 / year

Responsibilities

• Craft brand strategies into compelling creative and engaging visual storytelling for marketing campaigns, lifecycle communications, and other branded promotional moments and materials that resonate with audiences
• Lead concept development, design, and production management for all advertising
• Work on a wide range of projects — from large-scale, multi-platform campaigns to weekly email campaigns — ensuring consistency and creativity across all brand touchpoints
• Collaborate with the Lead Creative and the rest of the Marketing Department to ensure assets are cohesive and aligned with brand voice and visual narratives
• Participate in brainstorm sessions, creative reviews, and campaign wraps, bringing constructive insight, fresh perspective, and innovative ideas to the table
• Provide art direction for internal and external creative support and collaborators, including freelance designers and photographers
• Lead and creative direct photoshoots, ensuring all brands are visually communicated within brand standards
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while taking direction and incorporating feedback throughout the design process
• Provide production support for projects including designing, formatting, and updating menus; creating assets for promotions; fulfilling store requests; and retouching photography
• Support the creation and upkeep of design systems and reusable brand templates, promoting automation and efficiency in workflows that reduce rework and improve design quality

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a graphic design role, skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects
• A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional craft and versatility across formats
• Results-driven, energetic, resourceful, and proactive, with superior interpersonal skills
• Sharp attention to detail and a champion of consistency
• Strategic problem-solver who is self-motivated, productive, and efficient
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, manage, and meet multiple deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, while remaining open to coaching
• An aspirational aesthetic, with an understanding of industry trends and the ability to share and incorporate emerging trends when relevant

Bonus

• Hospitality experience
• AI experience
• CapCut or similar video editing experience

Benefits

• Extended Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, AD&D, Critical Illness coverage
• Ongoing Leadership Development Courses
• Enjoy 50% off Food & Beverages at any JOEY Restaurant, LOCAL Public Eatery, SALTLIK or Earls Restaurant location (some restrictions apply)
• Pursue personal and professional development, through a Coaching Partnership. Being paired with a coach will give you ongoing support and feedback so that you are able to pursue your life goals.
• Industry partner incentives
• Referral bonus programs

This is about you. Your attitude, passion, and potential. When you join our corporate office team, you can expect to be a part of something big. Whether in Finance, Marketing, Payroll, IT or Design, you will find yourself working alongside the industry\'s best talent. As individuals, we are ambitious and driven, curious and engaged. Together, we are a high-performing team committed to each other\'s development and growth, and the success of over 50 restaurant locations throughout North America.

What does this mean for you? It means if you\'re looking for a place to meet your potential, we\'d like to meet you. Your journey starts here.

JOEY Restaurant Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

JOEY Restaurant Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees, including due to disabilities, medical conditions, and religious beliefs and practices.