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Job DetailsJob Location: Maple Hospitality Group - CHICAGO, IL 60654Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Marketing Join Maple Hospitality Group, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating iconic destinations. We believe success hinges on impeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, Santa Barbara, Miami and Boston, you'll find endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education. Our culture is built on four core principles: ● Generosity: Always give more, exceed expectations. ● Excellence: Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise. ● Fun: Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey. ● Fail Fast: Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving. You will report to the Director of Marketing but work closely with the marketing team to ensure complete alignment for all marketing programs. Our overall goal is to build our brand while driving reservations to the restaurants. What You Will Do: Creative Design & Brand Development Beginning-to-End Branding: Lead the conceptualization and development of new brands for restaurant openings while evolving established brand guidelines. Multi-Channel Design: Design high-impact print and digital materials, including menus, check presenters, social media assets, signage, event collateral, window wraps, and branded merchandise. Collaborative Ideation: Partner with Marketing and Restaurant teams to develop design concepts that align with operational reality and creative direction. Project Management & Process Leadership Workflow Oversight: Manage the full design intake process, including gathering specifications, prioritizing requests, and organizing deliverables for the entire group. Tracking & Deadlines: Maintain a project tracking system (e.g., Monday.com) to monitor timelines and provide transparent status updates to stakeholders. Asset Management: Maintain highly organized brand assets, templates, and working files to support organizational efficiency and scalability. Production & Vendor Coordination Production-Ready Execution: Prepare technical, production ready files for all print and digital media. Vendor Management: Coordinate with procurement and external vendors to source, print, and produce menus, merchandise, and branded materials. Quality Control: Oversee the final production and delivery of materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely distribution to specific restaurant locations. Qualifications Who We’re looking for: A creative visionary: No idea is big or bold enough, Maple & Ash is a pioneer in crafting the restaurant-focused lifestyle brand. From our custom menus to our tasting menu creativity is in our blood. ● Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field ● 3-5+ years proven experience as a graphic designer, preferably in the restaurant or food industry. ● Proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite ● (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.). ● Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory. ● Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. ● A portfolio showcasing a range of design work, particularly in print and digital media. ● Photography, videography, and image editing is a plus. Maple Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting an inclusive culture. Maple Hospitality Group does not discriminate based on disability, gender, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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