Graphic Designer (1 Month Contract)

*1-month contract*

Schedule: In-office Monday-Friday

Thompson Hospitality is a prominent restaurant, food service and facilities management company in the United States. Founded in 1992 by Warren M. Thompson, the company has its headquarters in Reston, Virginia. It initially started as a food service provider and has since expanded its services to include facilities management and support services for various industries, including education, corporate, healthcare, and more.

The corporate office in Reston, Virginia, it serves as the central hub for Thompson Hospitality's administrative and support functions. This centralized location facilitates streamlined communication, coordination, and management across the various segments of the business, including restaurants, food services, facilities management, and other support services.

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our restaurant team. As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for producing visually appealing and on-brand graphics for various purposes within our restaurant.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and design menus, flyers, posters, and other promotional materials to showcase our menu items, events, and promotions.
• Collaborate with marketing and management teams to create visually engaging content for social media platforms, website, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Ensure all designs align with the restaurant's branding guidelines and maintain consistency across different mediums.
• Stay updated with design trends, industry standards, and emerging technologies to continuously improve design quality.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and adhering to project requirements.
• Coordinate with external vendors and printers to oversee the production and printing of marketing materials when necessary.
• Contribute innovative ideas and concepts to enhance the restaurant's visual identity and customer experience.

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer or similar role, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative designs, layout skills, and a keen eye for typography and color theory.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of printing processes and specifications for various materials.
• Videography experience is a plus.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. See our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.