Senior Designer

 Company Profile:

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together. 

We foster a culture built on five core values: 

• Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Senior Designer:

We are looking for a visionary Senior Designer who is an expert in brand storytelling across mediums and building fluid design systems. You will play an integral role in the execution of innovative marketing communications and campaigns to increase brand love, loyalty, awareness, and engagement.

 The ideal candidate is a conceptually-driven, strategic thinker who can deliver top-tier creative solutions, and is tuned into culture and skilled in creating content that connects with our growing audiences. You understand the necessary marriage of brand creative and design that optimizes for conversion, yet seek solutions that break the existing molds. 

 The Senior Designer should feel very comfortable leading projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. You will actively participate in and lead ideation sessions to generate innovative ideas, from storyboard to final production, for key creative across the brand ecosystem. You will help us design for our digital menu boards, culinary and product launches, and other marketing based efforts. 

 The Senior Designer will function as a core leader on the creative team, while partnering closely with the Design Director, Creative Director, and cross-functional stakeholders to produce the best-quality creative that continues to elevate and evolve the CAVA brand and seeks to inspire our customers through thoughtful, consistent and aspirational design.

 What You’ll Do:

• Help lead definition and evolution of design system, understanding the value of design patterns and helping to build and maintain a cohesive visual language
• Drive concept and execution of both print and digital creative around new product launches, brand initiatives + partner collaborations, web, social media channels, in-store displays, and experiential for the brand to support product, marketing and business objectives
• Execute a brilliant design language that elevates the customer experience.
• Own strategy and creative application across multiple projects at once
• Identify brand development opportunities and implement strategic insights
• Work collaboratively with creative team as a whole and cross functional stakeholders to execute on innovative, integrated solutions—lead ideation and working sessions
• Work from concept to completion on all visual touchpoints of new product launch campaigns
• Keep a close eye on full project process and ensure quality and consistency of deliverables
• Maintain deadlines, deliveries and communication to internal and external partners

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 5+ years work experience in graphic design; branding and/or motion design expertise a big plus 
• Extensive knowledge of programs like Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, After Effects. C4D and/or other 3D programs or Video Editing a plus!
• Strong experience conceptualizing various packaging touch points within a brand, including experience working with mechanicals and certifications.
• Genuine interest in lifestyle brands, and how they communicate with their consumers 
• Extensive experience leading projects from concept to launch
• Equally loves to be a team player, while also being able to lead a working team in carrying out a vision
• Meticulous eye for detail and trained in typography + layout
• Ability to drive ideation and execution based on data and business objectives
• Comfortable working across many different platforms while building consistency (i.e. packaging, motion, digital, web, branding, art direction and experiential)
• Collaborative yet generative working style
• Top-tier visual storytelling skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to be flexible and agile with constant changes and time restraints—proven aptitude for quick, creative, and adaptive thinking

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner   

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

 *Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

 Company Profile:

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together. 

We foster a culture built on five core values: 

• Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Senior Designer:

We are looking for a visionary Senior Designer who is an expert in brand storytelling across mediums and building fluid design systems. You will play an integral role in the execution of innovative marketing communications and campaigns to increase brand love, loyalty, awareness, and engagement.

 The ideal candidate is a conceptually-driven, strategic thinker who can deliver top-tier creative solutions, and is tuned into culture and skilled in creating content that connects with our growing audiences. You understand the necessary marriage of brand creative and design that optimizes for conversion, yet seek solutions that break the existing molds. 

 The Senior Designer should feel very comfortable leading projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. You will actively participate in and lead ideation sessions to generate innovative ideas, from storyboard to final production, for key creative across the brand ecosystem. You will help us design for our digital menu boards, culinary and product launches, and other marketing based efforts. 

 The Senior Designer will function as a core leader on the creative team, while partnering closely with the Design Director, Creative Director, and cross-functional stakeholders to produce the best-quality creative that continues to elevate and evolve the CAVA brand and seeks to inspire our customers through thoughtful, consistent and aspirational design.

 What You’ll Do:

• Help lead definition and evolution of design system, understanding the value of design patterns and helping to build and maintain a cohesive visual language
• Drive concept and execution of both print and digital creative around new product launches, brand initiatives + partner collaborations, web, social media channels, in-store displays, and experiential for the brand to support product, marketing and business objectives
• Execute a brilliant design language that elevates the customer experience.
• Own strategy and creative application across multiple projects at once
• Identify brand development opportunities and implement strategic insights
• Work collaboratively with creative team as a whole and cross functional stakeholders to execute on innovative, integrated solutions—lead ideation and working sessions
• Work from concept to completion on all visual touchpoints of new product launch campaigns
• Keep a close eye on full project process and ensure quality and consistency of deliverables
• Maintain deadlines, deliveries and communication to internal and external partners

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 5+ years work experience in graphic design; branding and/or motion design expertise a big plus 
• Extensive knowledge of programs like Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, After Effects. C4D and/or other 3D programs or Video Editing a plus!
• Strong experience conceptualizing various packaging touch points within a brand, including experience working with mechanicals and certifications.
• Genuine interest in lifestyle brands, and how they communicate with their consumers 
• Extensive experience leading projects from concept to launch
• Equally loves to be a team player, while also being able to lead a working team in carrying out a vision
• Meticulous eye for detail and trained in typography + layout
• Ability to drive ideation and execution based on data and business objectives
• Comfortable working across many different platforms while building consistency (i.e. packaging, motion, digital, web, branding, art direction and experiential)
• Collaborative yet generative working style
• Top-tier visual storytelling skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to be flexible and agile with constant changes and time restraints—proven aptitude for quick, creative, and adaptive thinking

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner   

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

 *Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.