Senior Graphic Designer

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is seeking a talented and creative visionary to join our Marketing team as a Senior Graphic Designer. Cooper’s Hawk is a trailblazing combination of restaurant, winery, Napa-style tasting room, and specialty retail market. Additionally, Cooper’s Hawk is home to the country’s largest Wine Club, a lifestyle-driven monthly affiliation offering exclusive wines, unforgettable events, and a host of privileges. In addition to over 60 restaurant locations, Cooper’s Hawk has recently introduced Piccolo Buco, a contemporary Neapolitan pizza concept, nestled under the “by Cooper’s Hawk” Brand umbrella. More than an award-winning hospitality concept and wine producer, we’re curators of extraordinary moments. As the Senior Graphic Designer, you’ll play a key role in bringing these moments to life by developing engaging digital and print creative solutions. Your design expertise and creativity will contribute to elevating the Cooper’s Hawk brand portfolio, where your unique perspective will help shape compelling visual stories that resonate with our Guests. If you have a keen eye for design, a passion for the arts, and a drive to create impactful work, we invite you to apply with your portfolio and resume. The position offers a hybrid remote work arrangement with three weekly onsite days at the Restaurant Support Center located in Downers Grove, IL. You will report to the Creative Director. What You’ll Do:

• Design and produce digital and print creative assets across a variety of touchpoints, including Wine Club materials, in-restaurant collateral, packaging, branding, and integrated campaigns.
• Translate marketing strategies into compelling concepts and fully integrated creative solutions.
• Work within existing design systems in Figma while also contributing to their evolution and maintenance.
• Provide meticulous file preparation for production, ensuring accuracy and high attention to detail.
• Maintain and organize creative assets, including managing file libraries and archives.
• Support in the execution of photo shoots, video production, and content creation as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Champion brand standards and tone of voice across all creative output.
• Stay current on design trends, technology, and best practices to continuously bring fresh perspectives.
• Serve as a mentor for junior creatives and collaborate with the team to elevate the work of the creative team.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Arts, or a related field. Bachelor’s of Fine Arts preferred.
• 8+ years of graphic design experience in an agency or corporate setting, with previous experience in a Senior Designer role preferred (restaurant, retail, food/beverage experience strongly valued).
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative work across digital and print, with examples that demonstrate your ability to evolve projects from initial concept through final execution, bringing ideas to life across multiple channels with a focus on brand storytelling and maintaining brand consistency.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and proficiency with Figma, including experience working within and maintaining design systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines, delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate design ideas and rationale to Creative Director and Stakeholders, including executives.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with team members and cross-functional partners.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive mindset and the ability to pivot with evolving brand strategies.

Compensation Range: $80,000-$90,000. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. What You’ll Get:

• Incredible Discounts:
• Monthly Dining Allowance
• 50% Dining and Carryout
• 40% Retail Wine
• 20% Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Paid Time Off
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
• Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper's Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild® Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world's largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!