Graphic Designer Job at HotBox Pizza in Indianapolis

We’re a small, collaborative team that moves quickly, gets creative, and works hard to create marketing that feels original, fun, and unmistakably HotBox.Position OverviewWe’re looking for an Indianapolis-based Graphic Designer (production) to help bring HotBox Pizza’s marketing, promotional, social, and in-store creative to life.This role is a great fit for someone with 1–2 years of professional graphic design experience who is ready to grow in a fast-moving brand environment. You’ll need strong design fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to move quickly without letting quality slip.You should also be comfortable supporting simple content creation needs, including shooting smartphone photos/videos and handling basic short-form video editing as directed by senior team members.Location: Indianapolis, INEmployment Type: Full-Time, in-officeSalary Range: $48,000–$55,000, depending on experience*a digital portfolio is required to be considered for this positionKey ResponsibilitiesProduction Design: Build, resize, update, and prepare marketing materials for print, digital, web, email, social media, and in-store use.Print & Digital Asset Creation: Create and adapt menus, flyers, posters, signage, digital ads, email graphics, social graphics, promotional materials, and store-level marketing pieces.Brand Consistency: Follow established HotBox Pizza brand standards and help maintain a consistent look and feel across all customer-facing materials.File Prep & Organization: Prepare clean, accurate, production-ready files for vendors, printers, stores, digital platforms, and internal use.Social Media Support: Create social-first graphics and basic content under the direction of senior team members.Smartphone Content Capture: Shoot basic photo and video content in stores, at events, during promotions, and at marketing activations using a smartphone.Basic Video Editing: Edit simple short-form video content for social media using direction and feedback from senior team members.Campaign Support: Help execute creative assets for promotions, campaigns, loyalty initiatives, store openings, events, and seasonal marketing efforts.Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to execute creative projects, respond to store needs, and bring ideas to life.Project Management: Manage multiple assignments at once, communicate clearly about timing, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Qualifications1–2 years minimum professional experience in graphic design, production design, or a related creative roleA portfolio demonstrating design, layout, production, and/or social media workInternship experience is acceptable; full-time professional experience is preferredProficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe IllustratorStrong understanding of layout, typography, color, hierarchy, and basic design principlesComfortable creating digital and print-ready filesActive user of social media with a strong understanding of current platform trends and content stylesComfortable shooting basic smartphone photo and video contentBasic video editing skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to take direction, apply feedback, and move quicklyStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentExtra Credit For:Photography skillsExperience with CapCut, Premiere, or similar video editing toolsExperience preparing files for print vendorsExperience working with restaurant, retail, franchise, or multi-location brandsBasic animation or motion graphics experienceFamiliarity with WordPress or similar website/CMS platformsWhy You’ll Love Working at HotBox PizzaCreative Variety: One day you might be building social graphics, the next you might be prepping store signage, editing a quick video, or helping support a new promotion.Collaborative Culture: We make it happen together. If you like variety and momentum, you’ll fit right in.Real Brand Impact: Your work will show up in stores, online, in customer inboxes, on social media, and throughout the HotBox Pizza experience.Room to Grow: This is a strong opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to sharpen their skills, learn from experienced creatives, and take on bigger projects over time.Community Engagement: HotBox is rooted in Indy. You’ll help support local events, campus activations, store-level marketing, and community efforts.Equal Opportunity EmployerHotBox Pizza is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.