Creative Brand Director

Job overview

The Creative Brand Director works onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $70,000–$85,000 per year, with performance-based bonus eligibility. The role supports Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park through the Corporate/Marketing department. The director owns and evolves the restaurant group’s brand identities and creative execution across guest touchpoints, balancing distinct concepts with consistent creative standards. The role combines creative leadership with hands-on implementation at restaurant locations.

What you'll do

• Own visual, verbal, and experiential brand identities
• lead creative direction for menus, signage, packaging, merchandise, print, and in-restaurant design
• personally execute installations, styling, and environmental touch-ups
• direct social and digital content with marketing
• manage and mentor the in-house creative team and external creatives
• partner on openings, menu rollouts, and events
• maintain brand guidelines
• manage creative budgets and vendors
• monitor campaign engagement and guest response.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

creative brand director

chicago il

happy camper

homeslice

paradise park

brand identity

creative direction

restaurant marketing

social media

in-restaurant design

monday–friday

$70k–$85k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• dining discounts
• performance-based bonus eligibility.

Why this role

Hands-on, restaurant-level design execution is a central part of the role; the schedule is Monday–Friday with nights and weekends as needed.

About the employer

Happy Camper is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.