Graphic Design Specialist
Waltham, MA, 02453, USA
- Marketing
- Contract
- graphic design
- marketing materials
- Adobe Creative Suite
The Graphic Design Specialist will create and maintain high-quality visual marketing materials that support brand building, sales, and customer engagement across multiple platforms. This role collaborates with marketing, sales, and operations teams to deliver consistent and innovative design solutions, leveraging tools like Adobe Creative Suite and generative AI. Experience in marketing-driven graphic design, with a strong portfolio and a focus on hospitality or restaurant sectors, is preferred.
We are seeking an innovative Graphic Design Specialist to join our dynamic marketing team, conceptualizing, developing, and designing marketing materials for customers, followers, prospects, and internal audiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong design portfolio and a keen understanding of how visual communication drives brand building and business growth. You will collaborate closely with the marketing, sales, communications, and operations teams to create compelling visual assets that enhance our brand, drive retail traffic, attract new clients, and support our sales efforts. This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality visual content, including presentations, brochures, social media graphics, POS materials, proposals, website visuals, menu templates, and email campaigns—that align with our brand and business growth goals.
- Develop and maintain unique brand guidelines for consistent execution across all Phoenix3 Collective brands and marketing materials.
- Design engaging and persuasive sales collateral that supports lead generation and client acquisition.
- Collaborate with the business development team to translate objectives into practical, impactful design solutions.
- Support field operations teams with ad hoc design requests for cafes and events.
- Partner with content creators, copywriters, sales leaders, brand strategists, and subject matter experts to produce integrated campaigns and creative assets.
- Contribute to visual concepts for new business pitches, proposals, and client presentations.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to deadlines.
- Coordinate with external vendors—agencies, printers, and freelancers—to produce high-quality marketing materials.
- Work with marketing and operations colleagues to create impactful, artfully designed tools, materials, and signage that drive traffic and engagement while aligning with brand and client goals.
- Leverage innovative design formats (AI, AR, video) and platforms to tell brand stories and communicate value propositions effectively.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in a marketing or business development environment.
- Experience in the restaurant and/or hospitality industry is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required).
- Photography and videography experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools for visual content creation.
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.
- Ability to create innovative, visually appealing designs that tell a story across B2B and B2C platforms.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design work, including branding, social, digital, and print.
- Ability to communicate design concepts effectively to non-design stakeholders.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and visual balance.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Occasional travel required (<5%).
Salary Range: $75K - $85K Yearly
Phoenix3 is a collection of boutique culinary and hospitality companies that leverage expertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence to deliver consistent, brand-driven dining experiences in the sectors we serve. More information about Phoenix3 can be found at
Phoenix3 | Taking Hospitality To New Heights.
Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!




