Job Summary
Overview:
The Senior Graphic Designer, The Restaurant Store is a creative leader responsible for designing compelling, on-brand marketing and merchandising creative for The Restaurant Store — our retail brand serving restaurant and foodservice professionals. This role owns creative design from concept through final file delivery across in-store signage, print collateral, digital marketing, and promotional materials, balancing strong brand aesthetics with the practical needs of a restaurant-industry audience.
This person brings a deep understanding of retail and foodservice marketing design, print production, and brand consistency, and thrives working cross-functionally with Marketing, Merchandising, Store Operations, and external vendors to bring creative to market accurately and on time.
Job Location
Remote: Legal residents of one of the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY
We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
Retail & Marketing Design
- Lead the design of marketing and merchandising creative for new promotions, seasonal campaigns, and store initiatives
- Develop creative concepts that align with The Restaurant Store brand identity and target customer — restaurant and foodservice professionals
- Design across a variety of formats including in-store signage, print collateral, digital ads, email, and social media
- Translate brand guidelines and marketing objectives into cohesive, customer-facing creative
- Support store openings, remodels, and promotional events with signage and collateral design
Digital Design & Concept Development
- Lead the design of digital creative for website banners, landing pages, email campaigns, and paid digital ads
- Develop digital concepts that align with brand identity, campaign goals, and target customer
- Design across a variety of digital formats including web, email, social, and display advertising
- Translate brand guidelines and marketing objectives into cohesive, high-converting digital creative
- Collaborate with UX/UI and Development teams to ensure designs translate accurately into functional experiences
Print Production & Technical Execution
- Prepare and deliver print-ready files that meet vendor and print specifications
- Manage color accuracy through the use of Pantone, CMYK, and spot color systems
- Conduct prepress checks and address vendor feedback on file setup and color proofing
- Ensure signage and collateral designs meet in-store display and durability requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, Store Operations, and the broader Design team throughout the design process
- Translate operational and merchandising requirements into design solutions without compromising brand quality
- Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with store teams to ensure smooth rollout of signage and promotional materials
Brand & Design Consistency
- Uphold and evolve brand standards across all The Restaurant Store touchpoints, distinct from the broader WebstaurantStore brand family
- Ensure visual consistency across stores, digital channels, and print materials
- Contribute to the development and documentation of brand and design guidelines
File Management & Process
- Maintain organized, production-ready files with proper naming conventions and versioning in the DAM
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various campaigns and timelines
- Proactively communicate progress, risks, and design decisions to the team
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
Qualifications
Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of graphic design experience with a strong focus on retail marketing and print design
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Demonstrated experience designing in-store signage, print collateral, and promotional materials
- Strong working knowledge of print production processes, color management, and prepress requirements
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and retail/shelf-impact design principles
- Experience working with external print vendors
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver on tight timelines
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills
- Experience in retail, foodservice, or restaurant-industry environments preferred
- Ability to work remotely with proximity to a Restaurant Store location, supporting occasional in-person collaboration
Education
This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.
Desired Traits & Skills
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking Design team and help bring The Restaurant Store brand to life for restaurant and foodservice professionals across every store and touchpoint. Your work will directly shape how customers experience our brand in-store and beyond.
Your one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.
Job Posted: 11/03/2026