(Please submit a portfolio when applying to this position.)
Company Description
Providing a wide selection of high-quality cigar products from brands like Cohiba, Arturo Fuente, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Acid, and many more for beginners and seasoned smokers alike, our Pub also offers a clean, relaxed, and comfortable environment for you to enjoy. Featuring a state of the art air purification system, spacious and comfy seating, outside lounge areas, putting green, the country’s only dedicated Cigar Museum, 20+ big screens, lockers and private rooms for rental, live entertainment, a wide selection of fine food and drink options, & more. Best Cigar Pub is the nation’s #1 cigar destination.
Job Description
We are looking for a creative and highly motivated Marketing Lead to be an integral part of our team. The Marketing Lead will be responsible for responsible for executing all creative assets for the brand. As the primary creative designer, you will be tasked with brand identity and creating visually stunning and engaging materials that reflect the essence of our restaurant. This includes menu designs, promotional materials, social media graphics, and more. An optimal portfolio will showcase experience in digital and traditional executions – conceptual design, advertising, email, website, promotional and social medial management. The ideal candidate should have a passion for food and design and be able to translate the unique personality of our restaurant into captivating visuals. This is a full-time position in Best Cigar Pub’s Drums, PA location.
Key Respomsibilities:
- Work with all Pub teams (Retail, Front of House, and Back of House) team to brainstorm creative ideas for small and large scale promotional marketing campaigns.
- Assist with developing brand guidelines, promotional templates, back up team members and departments when needed/requested.
- Ensure brand standards and processes are applied to every design and all production work.
- Design and update our menu items, ensuring they are visually appealing, easy to read, and consistent with our brand image.
- Create eye-catching graphics for special promotions, events, and seasonal campaigns, both in print and digital formats.
- Design visually compelling content for our social media platforms, including posts, stories, and banners, to engage and attract our online audience.
- Collaborate with our team to plan and execute photoshoots of food and restaurant interiors. Edit and retouch images to make them visually appealing.
- Design materials for in-house use, such as signage, flyers, banners, and promotional merchandise. As well as ensuring consistent branding across all materials, including logos, color schemes, and fonts.
- Work closely with the restaurant management to understand the objectives of each project and deliver designs that meet those goals.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, design software, and tools to maintain high-quality design standards.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Associates or bachelor's degree in related field.
- A strong design portfolio showcasing both print and digital projects
- Must have experience in both Mac and PC platforms
- Experience in Adobe CC, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop (portfolio required)
- General understanding of stock photography and copyright laws
- Strong typography, color, and composition skills
- Basic proficiency in HTML and CSS a plus
- Photography skills preferred.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and flexible when it comes to re-prioritizing tasks due to business demands.
- Ability to take constructive criticism and work well under pressure and within budget.
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
PLEASE NOTE - No prior cigar experience necessary
The ideal candidate will be Guided by positivity, Ready to innovate and adapt, provide Outstanding service, and Work together as a member of our team to reach our common goals and GROW.
Why work for us?
- Comprehensive insurance benefits including health, vision, dental, and more…
- 401K plan with competitive employer match
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry
- Other perks include company-sponsored lunches and cookouts, periodic awards ceremonies, Verizon phone discounts, Free WIFI, & more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Graphic design: 3 years (Preferred)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person