Senior Art Director

Los Angeles, CA
Creative

About the Role

At Sweetgreen in the Food & Beverage space, Real food, healthier communities, better futures for all.

<p>We’re looking for a Senior Art Director with a great eye, sharp conceptual instincts, and a deep foundation in design. At Sweetgreen, you’ll take an idea from first thought to a fully realized visual world, one that makes real food feel craveable, current, and unmistakably ours. You’ll shape how the brand looks and feels across our restaurants, our menu launches, our partnerships, and the culture we show up in.</p>

<p>You should be as comfortable developing a campaign concept as you are adjusting type by three points. You care about the big idea and the craft that makes it land.</p>

<p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Develop original concepts and visual ideas for brand and campaign work, from seasonal menu launches to chef and brand partnerships</li>

<li>Translate ideas into ownable visual worlds across film, photography, social, digital, OOH, print, and the restaurant experience itself</li>

<li>Establish visual direction across typography, composition, color, photography, illustration, and motion, and protect the Sweetgreen identity while pushing it forward</li>

<li>Design and art direct hands-on, from early explorations and moodboards through final execution, building comps, layouts, storyboards, and presentations that bring the thinking to life</li>

<li>Partner closely with copywriters so concept and visual execution feel inseparable</li>

<li>Art direct photo and film shoots, working with our in-house Photographer & Content Specialist as well as directors, stylists, and external partners, and make sure the food always looks real, fresh, and appetizing</li>

<li>Extend campaign ideas into cohesive systems that flex across channels and markets without losing their point of view</li>

<li>Manage, mentor, and give clear, thoughtful feedback to designers and junior creatives, raising the craft bar across

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What It's Like to Work at Sweetgreen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Sweetgreen

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Sweetgreen's workplace

Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Sweetgreen sources the best quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they trust to cook food from scratch that is both delicious and nourishing. They plant roots in each community by building a transparent supply chain, investing in local farmers and growers, and enhancing the total experience with innovative technology. Since opening its first 560-square-foot location in 2007, Sweetgreen has scaled to over 240 locations across the United States, and its vision is to lead the next generation of restaurants and lifestyle brands built on quality, community, and innovation.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Sweetgreen's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Sweetgreen is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Financial & Retirement, Health & Wellness, Time Off & Family, Community & Purpose, Workplace Culture. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Farm-to-Table Connection and Collaborative Mission-Driven Work and Genuine Care for People.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Nourishing Our People and Transparency & Trust.

Sweetgreen has a supportive and collaborative culture, recognized as a loved place to work by its team members.

Sweetgreen currently has 74 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Liberty Center, Raleigh, Chambers St. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/sweetgreen/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Sweetgreen's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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