Creative Coordinator

Savory Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

FSA & transit

Job summary

Savory Hospitality is seeking a Creative Coordinator to join our growing team, reporting to the Creative Director. You bring a strong background in graphic or event design, a passion for hospitality, and a creative flair that shines in all projects, from branding to packaging.

This full-time, onsite role involves graphic, web, event, and packaging design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life. A strong portfolio is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, event design, or related field preferred.
• Strong portfolio covering graphic, web, packaging, and event design.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics for menus, promos, and signage while maintaining brand.
• Develop social media graphics and post regularly.
• Design event concepts, décor, and layouts.
• Draft copy for proposals, posts, and marketing materials.
• Create packaging designs for Grab & Go offerings.
• Support website design and maintenance.
• Collaborate with culinary, client services, sales, marketing, hospitality, and operations teams.
• Stay current with design trends and innovations.
• Engage with clients to understand design needs.

Skills

Graphic design

Event design

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media

Copywriting

Web design

Packaging design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

About Savory

Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

About Savory

Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

About The Role

Savory is seeking a highly motivated and talented Creative Coordinator to join our growing team and work closely with our Creative Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic or event design, a passion for the hospitality and events industry, and a creative flair that shines through in all aspects of their work. As a Creative Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with our Creative Director and other team members to bring innovative design concepts to life, spanning graphic, web, event, and packaging design. This is a full-time, onsite position.

This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our Creative Coordinator

• Graphic Design: Create visually captivating designs for various materials, including menus, promotional materials, and signage. Maintain brand consistency while exploring new creative directions to boost organic engagement.
• Social Media: Create engaging graphics and post regularly to Instagram, Linkedin, Tiktok, and Facebook to boost engagement.
• Event Design: Collaborate with the creative team to conceptualize, design, and execute event themes, décor, and layouts. Translate ideas into tangible design elements that enhance the overall event experience.
• Copywriting: Craft compelling and persuasive copy to support our Creative Director in proposal writing, social posts, and business material updates.
• Packaging Design: Create captivating packaging designs for our Grab & Go offerings, ensuring that the presentation matches Savory’s brand standards and quality.
• Web Design: Support the design development and maintenance of Savory’s website, ensuring a user-friendly and visually appealing online presence that effectively showcases our services and offerings.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including culinary, client services, sales, marketing, hospitality, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of design elements into all aspects of the business.
• Trend Awareness: Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and design innovations, bringing fresh ideas to the table and incorporating them into your work.
• Client Interaction: Communicate and collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and preferences, offering creative solutions that align with their vision.

What We’re Looking For

At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight‑knit team of passionate, innovative culinarian who stride

Your experience should show us the following:

• At least one year’s experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in graphic design, event design, or related field is preferred.
• A strong creative portfolio showcasing real-world examples of work, including, but not limited to, graphic, web, packaging, and event design.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or strong interest in the hospitality and events industry, with an understanding of event planning and décor.
• Excellent creativity, organization, and an eye for detail, with the ability to translate concepts into visually appealing designs.
• Aptitude with social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; seamlessly shifting priorities as necessary and meeting tight deadlines.
• A passion for food, beverage, and design trends!

In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:

• Competitive hourly compensation ($27.00 - $30.00), commensurate with experience
• Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment