Brand Design Specialist

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:

Family:

• Lead the creation and execution of branded assets to meet the evolving needs of internal departments, including People, Training, and Operations, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Support restaurants in training and educating best merchandising practices through the implementation of new guidelines and teach Managers in Training on a quarterly basis.

Greatness:

• Partner with the Ever Creative team to drive the strategic ideation and creation of dynamic social media content, ensuring consistent brand voice while staying ahead of industry trends.
• Oversee and refine daily graphic design and branding initiatives across multiple channels, including in-store merchandising, digital marketing, advertising, and packaging, enhancing brand consistency.
• Innovate and manage a comprehensive omnichannel retail program, continuously introducing new ideas and ensuring product offerings remain fresh and relevant.

Energy:

• Design high-quality digital and print assets to support Field Marketing and Recruiting initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall brand objectives value proposition.
• Manage end-to-end execution of quarterly in-restaurant merchandising rollouts, from brainstorming and ideation to production, implementation, and post-rollout validation.

Fun:

• Conceptualize and produce engaging digital assets for email marketing, social media, digital ads, website banners, and news articles, driving audience engagement and brand awareness.
• Lead and execute monthly photoshoots, collaborating with food photographers and stylists to create compelling visual content.
• Manage the process from shot list creation and art direction to on-set leadership, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with brand vision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Educational Level/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic design or related field.
• Experienced with Microsoft suite
• Experienced with e-commerce sites

Minimum Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 6+ years of professional experience in graphic design and marketing
• An online portfolio of design work that demonstrates your creative vision and design execution skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite required
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively in order to solve design challenges
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to execute projects independently from start to finish
• Exceptional communication and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively in order to solve design challenges.
• Proven self-starter who sets aggressive plans and consistently meets the challenge.
• A creative spirit with an organized mindset.
• A desire for constant improvement and continued learning in the field of marketing and graphic design.
• Previous work experience in designing for retail or restaurants is highly desired
• A genuine love for Portillo’s. 

What’s in it for you?

Hot Dog! The pay range for this role is $65,000 – $80,000. Your actual compensation will depend on experience, location, and/or additional skills you bring to the table.