Lead Graphic Designer

Full-time, salaried position.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Performance-based bonus
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About the Role

At Taziki's Mediterranean Café, we believe great food brings people together, meaningful connections make a difference, and creativity helps tell our story. We're looking for a talented, passionate, and detail-driven Creative Lead Graphic Designer who loves turning ideas into impactful visual experiences. This is an opportunity to help shape how our brand shows up, from digital campaigns and social media to restaurant menus, marketing materials, and new restaurant openings.

Responsibilities

Bring Our Brand to Life

• Develop and execute creative concepts that reflect Taziki's personality, mission, and brand standards
• Design engaging materials for digital campaigns, social media, websites, email marketing, print, and in-restaurant promotions
• Create compelling layouts, illustrations, typography, and visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite
• Develop easy-to-use Canva templates for restaurant and field teams

Make Every Detail Count

• Support menu updates, promotional campaigns, signage, and new restaurant openings
• Prepare production-ready artwork while ensuring accuracy and brand consistency
• Help coordinate and participate in food photography, video shoots, and seasonal marketing campaigns
• Maintain brand guidelines and organized creative assets using BOX and project management tools

Collaborate, Create & Grow

• Partner with marketing leadership, agency partners, and cross-functional teams to bring ideas from concept to execution
• Collaborate with and provide creative feedback to junior design team members
• Manage multiple projects, communicate timelines, and deliver high-quality work on schedule
• Explore emerging design trends, technology, and AI tools to continuously improve creative processes

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, creative production, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• A strong portfolio showcasing digital and print design, visual storytelling, and brand consistency
• Experience with print production, typography, photography, and creative asset management
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
• A passion for creativity, innovation, and bringing fresh ideas to the table

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, franchise, or consumer-facing brands
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and AI-powered creative tools
• Experience supporting photo shoots, food styling, or multi-location marketing campaigns
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art direction, or a related field (preferred, not required)

Why Taziki's?

At Taziki's, we're more than a restaurant brand. We're a team of people who believe in extraordinary food, meaningful relationships, and serving our communities. Our core values — Connection, Challenge, Collaboration, Details, and Fresh — guide how we work, create, and grow together. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a growing brand, collaborate with passionate people, and see your creative work make a real impact across our restaurants and local communities.

Work Location & Schedule

This position may be based in either our Birmingham, Alabama, or Nashville, Tennessee, office. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, averaging 45–50 hours per week, with occasional travel for marketing initiatives, restaurant openings, and company events.