Graphic Designer (Part-Time, Contract)

Job description

We invite you to join the world of hospitality at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire as our new Graphic Designer. This role brings the restaurant’s brand, personality, and culinary experience to life through thoughtful, engaging, and consistent visual communication across print, digital, social media, and in-restaurant experiences. As a Graphic Designer, you will work closely with leadership, culinary, marketing, and operations teams to create materials that support the guest experience, promote the restaurant, and strengthen its connection with the local community. Please note that this is a contract position with the end date December 31, 2026. Key Responsibilities Creative and Brand Design Develop and maintain a cohesive visual identity that reflects the restaurant’s brand and values. Create menus, signage, promotional materials, event collateral, social media assets, and digital content. Develop creative concepts for menu launches, seasonal offerings, events, and promotions. Ensure all work is consistent with brand guidelines, typography, colour, imagery, and aesthetic. Maintain organized brand assets, templates, and creative files. Restaurant & Guest Experience Create visual materials that enhance the guest experience and bring the restaurant’s story to life. Design clear, engaging menus and signage for guests and staff. Support special dinners, events, collaborations, partnerships, and community initiatives. Ensure all creative materials are accurate, current, and aligned with restaurant standards. Marketing & Collaboration Create social media, email, website, advertising, and promotional assets. Collaborate with leadership and marketing teams to develop creative campaigns and storytelling. Work with photographers and external creative partners when required. Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Stay current with design, hospitality, food, and cultural trends. 2+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in hospitality, food & beverage, or lifestyle. Strong proficiency in Canva Visual Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition, and visual storytelling. Experience designing for both print and digital platforms. A strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful, creative, brand-driven work. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Genuine interest in food, hospitality, culture, and design. Strong understanding of print production and digital design formats. Ability to adapt designs across platforms while maintaining brand consistency. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive requests. Ability to work on-site to understand operations and guest experience. Flexibility to support occasional evenings, weekends, events, launches, or special projects. Embrace the company brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions. Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull (up to 10 kg.) repeatedly and safely throughout the shift. Required to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and move quickly for extended periods during a shift. Employee Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties and Marriott properties , special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. Our Values Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity. Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.​ Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.​ Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences. ​ Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.​ Diversity & Inclusion Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team. Visa Requirements Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Accommodations We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodation through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: #LI-AD1 About Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is a uniquely managed Fairmont property within Accor; operating as a franchised Marriott property. Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is Calgary’s all-suite urban retreat between downtown city life and the scenic Bow River. Designed for those in pursuit of adventure, joy and relaxation, our downtown located hotel is nestled between the urban vibes of a bustling city and the peaceful tranquillity of the Bow River and Prince's Island Park. Discover adventures from the heights of the Calgary Tower for enchanting city views to river floating down the Canadian Rockies glacier fed Bow River. Experience the many sides of our beautiful city at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire.