Graphic Designer
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Getting our start in 1995, QDOBA has grown to more than 740 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. Even though our footprint has grown tremendously in the past 25 years, we’ve always stayed true to our brand promise: Bringing Flavor to People’s Lives. We believe the flavor of our people is the most important ingredient to QDOBA’s success. We are an optimistic and entrepreneurial collective that celebrates positivity, creativity and innovation. At our core, we are a glass half-full, can-do bunch, united as one to make a great brand.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking to grow our design team to include a mid-level graphic designer. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, flexible, organized, and has the willingness to learn the ropes and the ability to take criticism. This position requires a meticulous eye and attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines, while maintaining quality control. The Graphic Designer is responsible, under supervision and guidance from the Senior Brand Creative, for designing and producing print and digital media assets that are aligned with the QDOBA brand to support in-store, digital, and regional marketing efforts.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Create print and digital layouts to support corporate-wide and localized marketing initiatives.
· Follow art direction, process, technical feedback in a professional manner to accomplish these projects.
· Create / review mechanicals and prepare projects for final delivery for press and online usage – duties include pre-flighting, typesetting and layout adjustment. Work with merchandising specialist to deliver press-ready files in accordance with vendor specifications while maintaining high quality assurance.
· Re-format and re-size multiple projects, using existing art files to create new print-ready or web-ready. Following art direction, process, aesthetics, and technical feedback in a professional manner.
· Effectively organize, manage and maintain design file libraries on digital asset management systems to ensure ease of retrieval for future use. Initiates service requests and technical support as needed.
· Assist and mentor Junior Designer(s) and creative team members with other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Art, Graphic Design, or related field.
Experience: 5+ years of graphic design experience preferred; at least 2 years corporate experience; Macintosh design experience is a must. Design portfolio required for consideration.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator and Microsoft Office. Ability to take design instruction as well as criticism. Excellent oral and written English communication skills; strong interpersonal skills. An appreciation for Mexican culture and food a plus.
Physical Requirements – Ability to operate a computer, i.e., desktop, laptop, tablet, etc. Ability to speak/hear clearly in person and on the telephone. Ability to work efficiently in open environment. Ability to travel within the facility.
POSITION COMPETENCIES:
Organization
Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Position
Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
QDOBA will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.
