Brand Design Manager

True Food Kitchen•Scottsdale, AZ

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world. This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. WHO WE'RE INVITING TO THE TABLE This position is located in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, on a hybrid schedule, in our home office. The Brand Design Manager is a senior, highly organized, hands-on designer responsible for executing True Food Kitchen’s visual identity and voice across core brand touchpoints, with primary ownership of design and print execution. This role partners closely with the Creative Director to translate creative direction and brand strategy into thoughtful, high-quality designs that consistently represent the brand across restaurants, campaigns, and supporting digital channels. This role serves as an approachable and collaborative creative partner across the organization, supporting teams and restaurants with clarity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset. The Brand Design Manager communicates timelines, requirements, and costs clearly, helping partners understand what’s possible and how to move projects forward with confidence. In addition to hands-on design execution, this role is responsible for organizing and managing creative work through the team’s project management tools, facilitating regular check-ins with stakeholders, and tracking progress across active projects. The Brand Design Manager provides clear status updates, identifies risks or constraints, and recommends solutions or options to the Creative VP to keep work moving efficiently and aligned with business priorities.With a strong emphasis on print, digital, and campaign rollout, the Brand Design Manager brings exceptional design judgment, production expertise, and attention to detail, along with the ability to fully manage projects, workflows, and stakeholder communication from concept through execution This role also provides guidance and support to internal and external creatives, contractors, production partners and photographers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in design, Communications or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional design experience, with strong brand and print focus
Proven track record for managing and executing complex creative projects
Meticulous organization, time management. and follow-thru skills
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Deep understanding of print production, file preparation, and vendor collaboration
Strong portfolio showcasing print and digital design, brand systems, and campaign execution
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

Responsibilities

Uphold, develop and apply brand guidelines across all creative work
Maintain high standards of craft, accuracy, and consistency across all deliverables
Manage timelines, iterations, approvals, and final production for all creative projects
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Culinary, People, Training, and Operations, as well as external creative and production partners
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality
Manage and maintain internal creative asset libraries to ensure brand consistency and cross-functional access to updated brand assets
Execute creative direction across seasonal campaigns and promotions
Design in-store collateral, packaging, large-format signage, and promotional materials
Own the design, layout, and production of print materials across the brand and sub-brands, and ensure clarity, consistency, and brand alignment
Prepare print-ready files, manage proofing, and coordinate with print vendors
Provide creative guidance, feedback, and day-to-day direction to internal and external designers to ensure quality, alignment, and timely delivery
Assist with coordination and management of food and lifestyle photography shoots
Partner with photographers and internal teams to ensure imagery supports brand and campaign needs
Serve as a primary point of contact for creative projects, ensuring clear communication of scope, timelines, and production considerations
Acts as an approachable, service-minded creative partner, supporting teams and restaurants with clear communication, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented attitude.