Director of Graphic Design jobs in United States
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WebstaurantStore ยท 1 day ago

Director of Graphic Design

WebstaurantStore is a leading source for restaurant equipment and supplies. They are seeking a Director of Graphic Design to lead a 30-person graphic design team, ensuring the production of high-quality creative work that aligns with business goals and enhances brand recognition.

Consumer GoodsIndustrialManufacturingService Industry
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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

Define and uphold the creative vision, standards, and methodology for the design organization
Champion design quality and consistency across all touchpoints
Ensure design work reflects a clear understanding of brand, customer, and business context
Provide strategic creative direction and constructive feedback to managers and leads
Lead and mentor design managers and leads, supporting their growth as both creative and people leaders
Foster a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and craft
Partner with senior leadership on hiring, performance, and development plans
Maintain strong team health through clear expectations, communication, and accountability
Align design priorities with core initiatives and marketing strategies
Partner with cross-functional leaders to plan, scope, and resource
Advocate for design as a driver of measurable business value and brand equity
Translate business needs into clear creative direction and frameworks for execution
Build and maintain processes that support efficiency, transparency, and high output
Oversee staffing and capacity planning across teams
Ensure smooth coordination and communication between design, content, marketing, and production teams
Continuously refine how work moves from intake to delivery to improve quality, efficiency and team experience

Qualification

Creative directionDesign leadershipBrand systems expertiseAdobe Creative SuiteFigmaCommunicatorEmpathetic leaderCollaborative mindset

Required

15+ years of experience leading large creative teams (20+ designers) through managers and leads
Strong track record of elevating design quality and aligning creative work with business goals
Expertise in brand systems, campaign design, and cross-channel creative execution
Experience managing creative operations, workflows, and design systems at scale
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; experience in motion or digital design a plus
Define and uphold the creative vision, standards, and methodology for the design organization
Champion design quality and consistency across all touchpoints
Ensure design work reflects a clear understanding of brand, customer, and business context
Provide strategic creative direction and constructive feedback to managers and leads
Lead and mentor design managers and leads, supporting their growth as both creative and people leaders
Foster a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and craft
Partner with senior leadership on hiring, performance, and development plans
Maintain strong team health through clear expectations, communication, and accountability
Align design priorities with core initiatives and marketing strategies
Partner with cross-functional leaders to plan, scope, and resource
Advocate for design as a driver of measurable business value and brand equity
Translate business needs into clear creative direction and frameworks for execution
Build and maintain processes that support efficiency, transparency, and high output
Oversee staffing and capacity planning across teams
Ensure smooth coordination and communication between design, content, marketing, and production teams
Continuously refine how work moves from intake to delivery to improve quality, efficiency and team experience
Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs
Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks
Access to a home router and modem
A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible)
A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only

Preferred

Visionary yet pragmatic; able to connect big ideas to real outcomes
Excellent communicator with influence across creative and business functions
Empathetic leader who builds trust and empowers others to lead
Passionate about clarity, consistency, and craft
Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
PTO
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability
Dependent Care FSA
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Incentives
Company Discounts
AT&T & Verizon Discount
Bonus Opportunities
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Adoption Assistance
On-Site Fitness Centers
Dog-friendly Offices

Company

WebstaurantStore

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Since WebstaurantStore's start in 2004, we have worked hard to build an innovative, easy-to-use website that meets the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals throughout the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Laura Brent
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Lead
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Luara Da Silva, MBA
Partnership & Project Coordinator
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