Design Manager - Bilingual (Korean/English)

Sixth Avenue Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Sixth Avenue Hospitality seeks a Design Manager to lead strategic and creative development of graphic design and content that strengthen brand identity, product positioning, and consumer engagement across campaigns, digital, social, retail, and other brand communications.

The ideal candidate combines strong creative leadership with deep expertise in graphic design, art direction, visual storytelling, content development, and creative production, with a passion for exceptional craftsmanship,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Brand Design, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in product and brand design, with significant experience in F&B and cosmetics strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Korean strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to ideate, develop, present, refine, and execute packaging projects from concept through production with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong photography and image-editing skills aligned with the brand’s creative direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall brand and packaging design strategy to support brand identity, product positioning, consumer experience, and marketing objectives.
• Translate brand strategy and creative direction into compelling, differentiated visual identities and packaging experiences.
• Lead the end-to-end development of goods and packaging concepts, from ideation through final production, including mood boards, sketches, 3D renderings, prototypes, and comps.
• Oversee the full packaging design process, including structural design, artwork, graphics, typography, copy placement, materials, finishes, and production-ready files.
• Review prototypes, mockups, color standards, materials, and proofs to ensure accuracy and craftsmanship.
• Lead the creative direction and design of social media content, developing cohesive visual systems that strengthen brand storytelling and engagement.

Skills

Brand design

Graphic design

Art direction

Packaging design

Project leadership

Typography

Color theory

Photography

Bilingual English/Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

6th Avenue is a dynamic and growing hospitality management company operating approximately 20 restaurant and café locations across Southern California, with continued expansion on the horizon. Our organization oversees about 30+ legal entities and supports a workforce of approximately 400 employees across a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands. We are committed to operational excellence, innovation and delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a collaborative, high-performing workplace.

Position Summary

The Design Manager will lead the strategic and creative development of graphic design and content that strengthen brand identity, product positioning, and consumer engagement. This role will translate brand strategy and creative direction into elevated, differentiated, and cohesive visual expressions across a range of consumer touchpoints, including campaigns, digital, social, retail, and other brand communications. The ideal candidate combines strong creative leadership with deep expertise in graphic design, art direction, visual storytelling, content development, and creative production, with a passion for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall brand and packaging design strategy to support brand identity, product positioning, consumer experience, and marketing objectives.
• Translate brand strategy and creative direction into compelling, differentiated, and cohesive visual identities and packaging experiences.
• Lead the end-to-end development of goods and packaging concepts, from initial ideation through final production, including mood boards, sketches, concept decks, 3D renderings, prototypes, physical models, and presentation comps.
• Oversee the full packaging design process, including structural design, package architecture, artwork, graphics, typography, copy placement, materials, finishes, and production-ready files.
• Review prototypes, mockups, physical samples, color standards, materials, and production proofs to ensure accuracy, craftsmanship, and adherence to the intended design vision.
• Lead the creative direction and design of social media content, developing compelling visual concepts and cohesive content systems that strengthen brand storytelling, engagement, and presence across social platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Brand Design, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in product and brand design, with significant experience in F&B and cosmetics strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Korean strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to ideate, develop, present, refine, and execute packaging projects from concept through production with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong photography and image-editing skills are highly preferred, with the ability to capture, retouch, and refine high-quality visual content in alignment with the brand’s creative direction.
• Strong graphic design capabilities with a sophisticated understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, color, composition, and visual systems.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across packaging design, brand identity, graphic design, and visual storytelling is required.
• Free daily lunch
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding hospitality organization