Charleys Philly Steaks
Graphic Designer
Charleys Philly Steaks, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
Who We Are:
Gosh Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands:Charleys: A 750+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the WorldBibibop Asian Grill: An award winning, 50+ unit Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant conceptLenny's Grill and Subs: A Memphis-based 70+ unit chain serving high quality deli subs and hot subsCharleys Kids: A non-profit, partnering with likeminded organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at-risk children.Solar Planet: A company that provides solar field advisory and installation servicesHow We Build Our Team:
We seek exceptional team members who exhibit the following values:
Owner Mentality:
Focus on results and impact, not activities. Take accountabilities, especially when things get tough. Always ask "what's mine to own". Never point fingersHumility:
Seek to understand and embrace what is true about the environment and self. Other-centered; genuinely see other people as important as selfGrowth-mindset:
Resilient when things get tough. Believe that he/she can grow with new knowledge, practice, reflection and learning experiences. Actively seek out various opportunities to learn. Ready and willing to unlearn and relearn when reality challenges existing paradigmsEntrepreneurial:
Ingenuous and creative when resources are limited. Excited by the prospect of doing more with less. Able to move forward with incomplete information. Does not need to wait "till everything is ready." Take calculated risksPeople Leader:
Actively invest in the growth and success of his/her team through serving, encouraging, and coachingExcellence:
Strive to execute with excellence in all endeavorsPosition Overview:
Self-motivated, experienced Graphic Designer who is passionate about helping drive the creative vision for a youthful, rapidly expanding restaurant brand. This role is responsible for the development and execution of high-level creative that extends brand recognition and deepens guests' relationship with Charleys. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of design, conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving, storytelling, and current trends, technologies, print processes, and restaurant/retail environments.
Charleys is a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment. This position works closely with designers, photographers, and food stylists, as well as architecture, construction, and operations. Strong interpersonal skills, written communication, and organization are essential.
Responsibilities
:
Oversee creative development of all print and digital marketing vehiclesDevelop and pitch campaign art direction to senior leadershipCreate the first draft designs for major brand updates and new platforms (app, website, menu boards, drive-thru, grab-&-go)Manage new store graphics kit mock-ups, placements, and follow-up on final executionExterior signage kit mock-ups, placements, and follow-up on final executionLarge-scale art design (store window vinyls, billboards, murals, etc.)Cast vision for new platforms, store installations, story-telling opportunities, etc.Collaborate with the Social Media Coordinator to shape and provide creative support for social media/app/email initiativesAssemble compelling presentations to further the teams' understanding of brand tenets, ongoing projects, new initiatives, real estate pitches, etc.Have a deep understanding of the Charleys brand (and the Charleys guests) to protect core elements and innovate effectivelySkills and Abilities
:
Detail-oriented layout/type treatment formattingAbility to sketch/pitch concepts before executing digital designCreative thought-leadership in establishing, implementing, and improving direction, goals, and process for the team with a 12-month vision for the brandAbility to multitask across multiple pieces of business, goal-set proactively, and drive projects forward independentlyExperience across a full palette of brand expression: print, OOH, events, in-store experience, social media, film, and digital platformsThe ideal candidate will be comfortable guiding teams, freelancers, agencies, internal collaborators, and production partners, but a significant amount of design work needs to be done by themselves as wellQualifications:
College degree or equivalent experience; BA or BFA preferredPortfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building designs, ideas, and executionsProficient experience with the Adobe Creative Suite's design and photography applications including Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere Pro and LightroomA demonstrated understanding of environment design/architectural drawingsAgency, restaurant, or retail design experience would be beneficialTotal Rewards:
Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation and sick/personal days401K with company matchQuarterly bonusVoluntary term life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
Who We Are:
Gosh Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands:Charleys: A 750+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the WorldBibibop Asian Grill: An award winning, 50+ unit Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant conceptLenny's Grill and Subs: A Memphis-based 70+ unit chain serving high quality deli subs and hot subsCharleys Kids: A non-profit, partnering with likeminded organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at-risk children.Solar Planet: A company that provides solar field advisory and installation servicesHow We Build Our Team:
We seek exceptional team members who exhibit the following values:
Owner Mentality:
Focus on results and impact, not activities. Take accountabilities, especially when things get tough. Always ask "what's mine to own". Never point fingersHumility:
Seek to understand and embrace what is true about the environment and self. Other-centered; genuinely see other people as important as selfGrowth-mindset:
Resilient when things get tough. Believe that he/she can grow with new knowledge, practice, reflection and learning experiences. Actively seek out various opportunities to learn. Ready and willing to unlearn and relearn when reality challenges existing paradigmsEntrepreneurial:
Ingenuous and creative when resources are limited. Excited by the prospect of doing more with less. Able to move forward with incomplete information. Does not need to wait "till everything is ready." Take calculated risksPeople Leader:
Actively invest in the growth and success of his/her team through serving, encouraging, and coachingExcellence:
Strive to execute with excellence in all endeavorsPosition Overview:
Self-motivated, experienced Graphic Designer who is passionate about helping drive the creative vision for a youthful, rapidly expanding restaurant brand. This role is responsible for the development and execution of high-level creative that extends brand recognition and deepens guests' relationship with Charleys. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of design, conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving, storytelling, and current trends, technologies, print processes, and restaurant/retail environments.
Charleys is a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment. This position works closely with designers, photographers, and food stylists, as well as architecture, construction, and operations. Strong interpersonal skills, written communication, and organization are essential.
Responsibilities
:
Oversee creative development of all print and digital marketing vehiclesDevelop and pitch campaign art direction to senior leadershipCreate the first draft designs for major brand updates and new platforms (app, website, menu boards, drive-thru, grab-&-go)Manage new store graphics kit mock-ups, placements, and follow-up on final executionExterior signage kit mock-ups, placements, and follow-up on final executionLarge-scale art design (store window vinyls, billboards, murals, etc.)Cast vision for new platforms, store installations, story-telling opportunities, etc.Collaborate with the Social Media Coordinator to shape and provide creative support for social media/app/email initiativesAssemble compelling presentations to further the teams' understanding of brand tenets, ongoing projects, new initiatives, real estate pitches, etc.Have a deep understanding of the Charleys brand (and the Charleys guests) to protect core elements and innovate effectivelySkills and Abilities
:
Detail-oriented layout/type treatment formattingAbility to sketch/pitch concepts before executing digital designCreative thought-leadership in establishing, implementing, and improving direction, goals, and process for the team with a 12-month vision for the brandAbility to multitask across multiple pieces of business, goal-set proactively, and drive projects forward independentlyExperience across a full palette of brand expression: print, OOH, events, in-store experience, social media, film, and digital platformsThe ideal candidate will be comfortable guiding teams, freelancers, agencies, internal collaborators, and production partners, but a significant amount of design work needs to be done by themselves as wellQualifications:
College degree or equivalent experience; BA or BFA preferredPortfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building designs, ideas, and executionsProficient experience with the Adobe Creative Suite's design and photography applications including Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere Pro and LightroomA demonstrated understanding of environment design/architectural drawingsAgency, restaurant, or retail design experience would be beneficialTotal Rewards:
Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation and sick/personal days401K with company matchQuarterly bonusVoluntary term life insurance for employee, spouse, and children