Remote Creative Catering Designer

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Work on diverse events

Competitive contractor rate

Creative freedom

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly creative Remote Catering Designer to envision culinary presentations and thematic food experiences for a variety of events. You’ll translate client visions into visually compelling concepts and collaborate with chefs and event planners from a remote location.

You should have a strong portfolio in catering presentations or themed events, excellent visual communication skills, and proficiency with design tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a creative designer in events, hospitality, or related visuals.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative catering presentations or themed events.
• Excellent visual communication skills and proficiency with design software.
• Deep understanding of food aesthetics, color theory, and presentation techniques.
• Ability to translate abstract ideas into concrete designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop unique catering concepts, including thematic menus, décor integration, and presentation styles.
• Create mood boards, sketches, and digital renderings to communicate ideas to clients and teams.
• Collaborate with chefs to align culinary creations with the designed aesthetic and theme.
• Research current food, design, and event trends and apply them to catering solutions.
• Ensure designs are practical for execution by operations, considering logistics and feasibility.
• Interact with clients remotely to capture brand, event objectives, and aesthetic preferences.
• Contribute to developing new service offerings and presentation techniques.
• Maintain high creative output and attention to detail in proposals.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables within a remote structure.

Skills

Creative design

Remote collaboration

Project management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Digital sketching

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking events and experiential marketing agency, is seeking a highly creative and innovative Remote Catering Designer. This unique position is designed for an individual who can envision and articulate stunning culinary presentations and thematic food experiences, all managed from a remote location. You will be responsible for conceptualizing the aesthetic and thematic elements of our catering services, translating client visions into tangible, visually compelling food and beverage presentations. This role requires a strong artistic sensibility, a deep understanding of culinary trends, and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams, including chefs and event planners. If you have a passion for visual storytelling through food and thrive in a flexible, remote work environment, this is the perfect opportunity to shape the future of event catering design.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop unique and captivating catering concepts, including thematic menus, décor integration, and presentation styles for various events.
• Create mood boards, sketches, and digital renderings to visually communicate catering design ideas to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate closely with chefs to ensure that the culinary creations align with the designed aesthetic and thematic elements.
• Research and stay abreast of current food, design, and event trends globally, incorporating them into innovative catering solutions.
• Ensure that all catering designs are practical for execution by the operational teams, considering logistics and feasibility.
• Work with clients remotely to understand their brand, event objectives, and aesthetic preferences, translating these into bespoke catering experiences.
• Contribute to the development of new service offerings and innovative presentation techniques.
• Maintain a high level of creative output and attention to detail in all design proposals.
• Effectively manage project timelines and deliverables within a remote working structure.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a creative designer, preferably in events, hospitality, or a related visual field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing innovative catering presentations, themed events, or visual concepts.
• Excellent visual communication skills, with proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and a knack for digital sketching.
• Deep understanding of food aesthetics, color theory, and presentation techniques.
• Ability to think conceptually and translate abstract ideas into concrete designs.
• Exceptional remote collaboration and communication skills, with experience using virtual meeting and project management tools.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with different cuisines and dietary considerations is a plus.
• Must be able to work effectively from a remote location, ideally within a commutable distance to Midrand, Gauteng, ZA for occasional site visits or team meetings if required.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work arrangement offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and diverse events.
• Competitive contractor rate.
• Creative freedom and the chance to push design boundaries.
• Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team.