Graphic Designer

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Graphic Design Manager, the successful candidate will work across all RARE Restaurant brands, such as Gaucho, M Restaurants, The Crane Tap, Meat & Bun etc. reporting into the Group Marketing Director and has one direct report, a Junior Graphic Designer. 

The Graphic Design Manager will work on a variety of projects and activities: menu design, campaign creation, website graphics, advertising campaigns, POS for the brands and multi-site individual restaurants. This can include a fast moving collateral suite, advertisements including print and digital collateral, posters, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity. 

Candidate Requirements for Graphic Design Manager:

• A degree in graphic design, or similar qualifications
• 3-5+ years Professional design experience in Hospitality 
• Competence in all the usual graphics design programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator) as well as MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Competence in moving image programs (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Strong presentation skills. Great attention to detail and execution
• The ability to not only follow and deliver on a brief but a desire to expand concepts - adding your own unique stamp to the process
• Good understanding of artwork specification requirements for all printed and static digital mediums
• Have a great portfolio showcasing unique creative ideas and passion for design
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography and layout 
• Great organisational skills, reliability, and flexibility
• Great communication skills, must be a team player and highly motivated 
• Able to work in a fast-paced and hardworking environment
• Ability to multi-task. Be comfortable working on multiple projects and tight deadlines

Desired requirements for the Graphic Design Manager:

• General knowledge in photography and video editing skills 
  
• Professional experience working in a fast-paced industry 
• Experience in illustration
• Experience in moving image / video

• The Company will comply with the employer pension duties under auto-enrolment legislation in accordance with the Pensions Act 2008. The current pension arrangement for auto-enrolment purposes is the National Employment Saving Trust - Nest  
• You will also be entitled to have access to our cycle to work scheme  
• 50% off food and drink bill, excluding service charge when you dine in any of Gaucho and M Restaurants 
• Referral and length of service bonus 
• RARE Benefits (bespoke, values-driven rewards) 
• Take your birthday off 
• Industry apprenticeship program opportunities 
• Career development and Training Programs 
• Training provided by the Gaucho Academy 

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Graphic Design Manager, the successful candidate will work across all RARE Restaurant brands, such as Gaucho, M Restaurants, The Crane Tap, Meat & Bun etc. reporting into the Group Marketing Director and has one direct report, a Junior Graphic Designer. 

The Graphic Design Manager will work on a variety of projects and activities: menu design, campaign creation, website graphics, advertising campaigns, POS for the brands and multi-site individual restaurants. This can include a fast moving collateral suite, advertisements including print and digital collateral, posters, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity. 

Candidate Requirements for Graphic Design Manager:

• A degree in graphic design, or similar qualifications
• 3-5+ years Professional design experience in Hospitality 
• Competence in all the usual graphics design programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator) as well as MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Competence in moving image programs (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Strong presentation skills. Great attention to detail and execution
• The ability to not only follow and deliver on a brief but a desire to expand concepts - adding your own unique stamp to the process
• Good understanding of artwork specification requirements for all printed and static digital mediums
• Have a great portfolio showcasing unique creative ideas and passion for design
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography and layout 
• Great organisational skills, reliability, and flexibility
• Great communication skills, must be a team player and highly motivated 
• Able to work in a fast-paced and hardworking environment
• Ability to multi-task. Be comfortable working on multiple projects and tight deadlines

Desired requirements for the Graphic Design Manager:

• General knowledge in photography and video editing skills 
  
• Professional experience working in a fast-paced industry 
• Experience in illustration
• Experience in moving image / video

• The Company will comply with the employer pension duties under auto-enrolment legislation in accordance with the Pensions Act 2008. The current pension arrangement for auto-enrolment purposes is the National Employment Saving Trust - Nest  
• You will also be entitled to have access to our cycle to work scheme  
• 50% off food and drink bill, excluding service charge when you dine in any of Gaucho and M Restaurants 
• Referral and length of service bonus 
• RARE Benefits (bespoke, values-driven rewards) 
• Take your birthday off 
• Industry apprenticeship program opportunities 
• Career development and Training Programs 
• Training provided by the Gaucho Academy