APICII - Freelance Production Designer

Alder is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Graphic Designer to support a portfolio of 15+ restaurant brands on a part-time basis. The role involves managing multiple projects, executing a high volume of edits with precision, and creating marketing collateral while adhering to established brand standards.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and maintain menus, promotional materials, signage, printed collateral, and digital assets for 15+ restaurant concepts
• Execute a high volume of revisions ranging from minor text updates to major document changes
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand compliance across all materials
• Prepare print-ready files and maintain organized production workflows
• Update and create marketing assets in Canva using established templates and style guides
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, culinary, and restaurant teams to implement requested changes
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and stakeholder requests
• Maintain organized file structures and version control across numerous brands and assets
• Identify and correct errors before final production and distribution

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva
• Strong production design and document-editing experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage large volumes of edits across multiple projects and brands
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience working with brand standards, templates, and style guides
• Restaurant, hospitality, food & beverage, or multi-location brand experience is a plus