We currently hiring for a newly created position for a Graphic Designer!

 

BetterBuzzCoffee.com

 

The Graphic Designer brings the Better Buzz brand to life across in-store, digital and packaging touchpoints. This role creates compelling, on-brand visual assets—from store signage and promotional materials to social content and new store opening collateral—that support marketing initiatives and drive guest engagement.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a designer passionate about visual storytelling to help evolve the Better Buzz brand during a period of significant growth. You’ll explore fresh concepts, strengthen our visual identity and help ensure a cohesive, recognizable brand experience as we continue to scale.

 

The pay range for this position is $110,000.00/year - $125,000.00/year

 

This position is office based with occasional travel to store locations as needed. This position has a home base in the UTC area of San Diego, CA.  

 

PERKS OF WORKING AT BETTER BUZZ:

-Work with an amazing team of coffee enthusiasts

-Work with a growing brand

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more & 401K with a match

-10 Days Paid Time Off

Responsibilities Creative Development and Campaign Execution

• Conceptualize and execute compelling visual storytelling for brand campaigns, product launches, promotions, seasonal initiatives and new store openings.
• Design cohesive marketing materials across in-store signage, social media, email, website, digital advertising and print.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop campaign concepts, content calendars and creative solutions that support business objectives.
• Create and maintain a library of on-brand visual assets for ongoing campaigns and promotional needs.

Packaging and Merchandise

• Design packaging across a variety of formats, including in-store packaging, coffee bags, beverage cans and seasonal packaging.
• Partner with the marketing team to develop new merchandise concepts and translate ideas into compelling apparel and drinkware products.

New Store Openings and Field Support

• Partner with new store openings and operations to develop grand-opening materials, permanent store signage and local marketing collateral.
• Ensure each new location launches with a cohesive, engaging and brand-consistent visual presence.
• Provide creative support for ongoing store-level marketing and signage needs.

Photography and Video Production

• Lead the creative direction of photo and video shoots, including developing concepts, inspiration, mood boards and storyboards.
• Provide hands-on creative direction during shoots to ensure content aligns with the campaign vision and Better Buzz brand.
• Partner with photographers, videographers, agencies and internal teams throughout planning, production and final asset delivery.

Brand Stewardship and Project Management

• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines while ensuring visual consistency across every guest and marketing touchpoint.
• Manage multiple design projects from initial concept through final production and delivery.
• Establish timelines, coordinate feedback and ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Balance competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within a creative or branding agency, restaurant, retail or consumer brand.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand development, campaign creative, print, packaging and digital design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, composition and visual hierarchy.
• Working knowledge of print production across various substrates, including dielines, prepress, color management and preparation of production-ready files.
• Illustration skills applicable to stickers, merchandise, gift cards, packaging and other branded materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from concept through final production while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, including proofreading, file organization and quality control.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to receive feedback and work effectively across teams.
• Ability to maintain brand consistency while developing fresh, creative ideas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing creative direction for photography or video shoots.
• Familiarity with Figma, motion graphics, video editing or other digital design tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.