Graphic Design & Sign Coordinator

Graphic Designer & Signage Coordinator

The Graphic Designer & Signage Coordinator will combine graphic design skills and logistical management skills to bring branded materials to life in physical spaces such as Five Guys restaurants, office spaces, as well as social media and print mediums. This individual will take concepts and ideas from genesis to final, tangible delivery by managing vendors, timelines, logistics in a cost-effective and organized manner. The Graphic Designer & Signage Coordinator will act as a liaison between Marketing and the Development, Construction and Operations team to ensure brand consistency across Five Guys and related visual touchpoints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design print and digital assets including menus, posters, packaging, in-store displays, and social media content.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines across all platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to support promotions and seasonal campaigns.
• Prepare print-ready files and coordinate with print vendors when needed.
• Oversee the signage process from concept through installation for new locations, remodels, and seasonal updates.
• Source and manage relationships with sign vendors to ensure high-quality, on-brand, and timely deliverables.
• Coordinate permit processes and compliance requirements as needed.
• Track sign orders, invoices, and delivery timelines with precision.
• Act as the point person between design, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless communication.
• Support internal graphic design needs.
• Utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications Guidelines:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• 4 year college Degree preferred
• 3+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in the hospitality, retail, or food & beverage industry.
• Experience working with sign vendors or managing physical print/installation projects.
• Familiarity with signage materials, production processes, and file requirements is a big plus.

Language Ability: Excellent verbal and written skills are necessary.

The successful candidate/employee will be required to use written, verbal and group communication skills. The ability to read, write and comprehend complex instructions and correspondences is necessary. It also requires the ability to read, analyze, create and interpret general business memos and documents.

Math Ability: This position requires good business math skills.

Reasoning Ability: The position requires pragmatic analyzing skills and problem-solving abilities.

Computer Skills: Exceptional computer skills required in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (to include Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) Internet, and other appropriate software.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands: This position may require long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. There may also be extensive lifting of supplies and materials. The use of hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects is required. Occasional travel will be required, with business needs dictating >10% in certain periods of time.

Special Requirements/Certification: None

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor, policy and company management.