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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
At Portillo’s, design isn’t just decoration – it’s how the brand story comes to life. The Brand Design Coordinator will join the Ever Creative team, Portillo’s in-house agency responsible for crafting bold, craveable visuals that celebrate the brand’s fun and nostalgic spirit. This role calls for a high level of creativity, imagination and originality, using independent judgement to develop and execute design concepts that bring our brand to life across a variety of platforms. The Brand Design Coordinator will collaborate closely with brand designers, influencers, animators, videographers, food stylists, and more to create assets that are visually compelling and uniquely Portillo’s.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:
Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help
Design original and engaging assets to brand internal programs for People and Operations teams
Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration by providing thoughtfully crafted design support for Operations and Internal Communication initiatives
Partner with Brand Designers, influencers, animators, videographers, and food stylists to foster a dynamic creative space
Apply creativity and artistic judgement to design and adapt graphic assets in alignment with Portillo’s brand guidelines
Greatness: We’re obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve. Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude and Cleanliness
Partner with internal teams to concept and create compelling visual designs that drive restaurant sales and transactions
Manage and curate Portillo’s Digital Asset Library with precise metadata tagging for photos and videos
Develop visually inventive prototypes for digital menu boards, website, and app to elevate the guest experience
Craft original, high-impact assets to strengthen recruitment marketing efforts
Energy: We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail
Infuse Portillo’s values creatively into all design work, maintaining a consistent brand identity with a creative touch
Support the growing brand through designing New Restaurant Opening assets and Perks assets
Stay updated on design and social media trends and present them to the team on a bi-weekly basis
Engage in creative brainstorming and campaign planning with Ever Creative, Marketing, Internal Communications, Operations, and Recruiting teams
Ensure signage is up-to-date and create new signage as needed
Contribute artistic input to photo shoot content direction, including procuring food
Fun: We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile
Create eye-catching, imaginative motion graphics for merchandising, digital menu boards and digital advertising needs
Design visually fun and brand-forward in-store merchandising and swag for our restaurants
Contribute to the creative content for our social media platforms, creating captivating videos and social posts
Embrace other creative duties as assigned
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
Build Relationships: Builds constructive working relationships and creates an engaging work environment
Develops People: Coaches others to help them gain an understanding; provides feedback and encouragement
Lead Change: Makes suggestions for improving the Team Member experience and how work gets done
Inspire Others:
Elevates the attitudes of coworkers, praises Team Members for their unique talents and contributions
Provides a model for achievement and leadership
Think Critically: Problem solve issues and make recommendations
Communicates Clearly: Keeps Team Members updated; shares thoughts and ideas with others
Create Accountability: Holds Team Members and self-accountable for what they do
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
This role will report to the Senior Brand Design Manager and is a key member of the Ever Creative team, Portillo’s in-house design agency.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Educational Level/Certifications
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
Minimum Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
2+ years of experience in graphic design
A portfolio of design work that demonstrates creative vision and design execution skills
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, After Effects, and Figma
Demonstrated expertise in design, with a keen eye for detail and quality
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse creative professionals
Passion for embracing and embodying brand values in design work
Animation, photography, and videography skills
Demonstrated ability to think creatively to solve design challenges
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Able to execute projects independently from start to finish
A creative spirit with a passion for organization
Travel Requirement
Must be able to come into our office in Oak Brook 3 times a week Tuesday through Thursday
Occasional travel may be required 15%. This role requires occasional travel to the Restaurant Support Center in Oak Brook, IL, as well as various off-site locations throughout the Chicagoland area and United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Illustration experience
Photography experience
Social media content creation experience
Small/Medium group presentation skills
Educational Level/Certifications
UI/UX Design
Adobe Certified
Asana Certified
Work Experience and Qualification
Previous work as a Portillo’s restaurant crew member is a plus
Previous work experience in designing for retail or restaurants highly desired
What's in it for you?
Hot Dog! The pay range for this role is $50,000 – $60,000. Your actual compensation will depend on experience, location, and/or additional skills you bring to the table.
The position is also served with:
- Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on company and Individual performance, among other ingredients.
- A monthly technology reimbursement
- Quarterly Portillo's gift cards
- A bun-believable benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision
- Insurance along with paid time off and our 401(k) plan with a company match
- Learn more about our benefits here
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.