Creative Director

We’re Hogsalt, a Chicago-based hospitality group that believes in quality, consistency, and above all, generosity. People who enjoy working at Hogsalt are committed and hard-working, they like being part of a harmonious, close-knit team and also enjoy the excitement that comes from working under pressure.

We are seeking a Creative Director to lead the graphic design and social media teams. The Creative Director will have a hands-on approach to overseeing all projects and programs related to design aesthetics and brand development.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the graphic design team on all visual content that represents Hogsalt. 
• Develop a cohesive social media strategy to elevate company presence across platforms. 
• Oversee creation and maintenance of press materials for current and future restaurants to develop brand identity. 
• Refine and revise existing creative strategies. 
• Liaison for filming and photoshoots in all Hogsalt locations. 
• Deliver original ideas that are clear, concise and convincing. 
• Proactively look for opportunities to push work to the next level. 
• Provide guidance and direction to others by thinking beyond obvious next step. 
• Present ideas in a clear manner and explain a point of view regarding those ideas. 
• Work with the communications director for web content updates. 
• Work with the development team to create cohesive websites.

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of creative marketing experience. Restaurant experience is a plus. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Marketing or a related field. 
• A portfolio that demonstrates a proven track record of consistent messaging across multiple platforms. 
• Expertise with professional editing software. 
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Experience with print production. 
• Professional and confident verbal and written communication 
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to ongoing changes. 
• Ability to cover major assignments without the need for additional guidance, while managing team members on minor assignments. 
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop employees. 
• Ability to identify and solve problems.

Benefits:

We’re proud to offer exceptional wages, paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, dining benefits, a 401k plan, commuter benefits, and a chance to work and grow in one of the most dynamic restaurant groups in the country.

Pay Rate: Based on experience.