Brand Designer

Box Eight’s Core Values

• It takes a whole orchestra.
• Create with the heart, build with the brain.
• Box half full.
• Success is grounded in humility.

Box Eight’s Niche

Hospitality-minded businesses. We aim to be one of the top hospitality branding agencies in the country over the next decade.

Who We Are

We are Friends of the Industry. We help shape how brands look, sound, and connect with people through strategy, identity systems, packaging, collateral, and digital experiences. We care deeply about thoughtful details, clear communication, and creating work that feels both timeless and approachable.

We work with forward-thinking owners who value strong partnerships and understand the power of consistency. Our work is collaborative, intentional, and rooted in building authentic relationships with the people and brands we support.

Who You Are

• You care deeply about design and understand that strong creative work is built on both instinct and intention. You think conceptually, but you also care about execution and craftsmanship.
• You are organized, communicative, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once. You understand how to balance creativity with deadlines.
• You welcome feedback and collaboration. You know great work rarely happens in isolation, and you enjoy being part of a team that pushes each other to improve.
• You have a strong understanding of typography, layout, brand systems, and visual storytelling. You know how to create work that is both strategic and visually compelling.
• You are curious and motivated to keep growing. You stay aware of design trends, but you are more interested in creating work with longevity than chasing what is popular.
• You take ownership of your work and your responsibilities. You are dependable, accountable, and willing to step in wherever needed to help the team succeed.

What Your Day Will Be Like in Your Role (Your Responsibilities)

Creative & Brand Development

• Design and develop visual identity systems for hospitality-minded brands across a variety of industries and project types
• Create thoughtful, strategic creative work across identity, packaging, menus, signage, websites, social assets, print collateral, presentations, and other brand touchpoints
• Translate strategic direction into clear and compelling visual systems
• Help maintain consistency and attention to detail across all client deliverables
• Present creative ideas internally and contribute to collaborative creative discussions
• Prepare production-ready files for print, packaging, signage, and digital applications

Collaboration & Team Support

• Work closely with the Creative Director, Senior Brand Designer, strategists, copywriters, developers, photographers, and external partners to bring projects to life
• Participate in internal reviews and contribute thoughtful feedback to teammates
• Support project timelines and communicate proactively around deadlines, revisions, and deliverables
• Help create an organized and positive creative environment that supports strong work and strong relationships

Requirements (This Helps Us and You Understand if This Would Be an Appropriate Fit)

• 3–6 years of professional design experience in a studio, agency, or in-house brand environment
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates thoughtful brand identity work, typography, layout, and creative problem-solving
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, as well as Figma
• Experience building brand systems across both print and digital applications
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• An understanding of print production and file setup is preferred
• Experience within hospitality, food & beverage, retail, or lifestyle brands is a plus

Benefits

• Base salary and a year-end bonus for the company hitting its annual revenue goal (this is discretionary)
• Medical benefits covered at 50%, optional dental and vision benefits covered at 100%, and term life insurance of $10,000
• Annual performance reviews may lead to increases in compensation and responsibility
• Flexible work schedule. We're in the office from 8:30am–4:30pm, but we understand life happens. Your expected in-office days will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tuesdays and Thursdays are flex days.
• 401K match of up to 4%
• Maternity & paternity leave
• Unlimited discretionary time off for vacation, sick time, and personal days
• The week between Christmas & New Year’s off (if our goals are met)
• Insider access to some of the best restaurants in Connecticut and elsewhere with an annual spending allowance

Lastly, and most importantly, please also send us an email at ***email_hidden*** with a fun subject line, introduce yourself, and let us know why you think you'd be a great fit at Box 8. Thank you for taking the time to apply!