Graphic Design Manager

ROLE OVERVIEW The Design Manager serves as the creative and marketing backbone of the DSSOLVR brand. This role blends hands-on design with high-level strategy, overseeing visual identity, label compliance, digital marketing, merchandise, and creative partnerships. Working across DSSOLVR, DSSOLVR Durham, VOWL Bar, and DSSOLVR Kitchen, the Design Manager ensures every brand touchpoint is intentional, consistent, and culturally relevant.

This role directly manages and mentors the DSSOLVR Durham Content Creator, providing creative feedback and day-to-day guidance to maintain a high standard of output across all brands. The role also works in close partnership with the Events Manager — the two roles share ground on partnerships and community presence, with this role sourcing and shaping relationships and the Events Manager owning the logistics and execution that follow.

Responsibilities include:

MERCHANDISE
DIGITAL MARKETING + ART RESPONSIBILITIES
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
PRINTED MATERIALS + MENU UPDATES
PARTNERSHIPS + CREATIVE COLLABORATION
ART CREATION/CURATION
ABC/TTB COMPLIANCE
TEAM & ADMIN OVERSIGHT

Pay: From $27.50 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person