Freelance Graphic Designer

CHAGEE USA • Contract • Irvine, CA, US • 2w ago

CHAGEE (pronounced CHAH-jee) is a modern tea house with over 6,400 locations globally.

Our teas have a rich cultural heritage stretching across several thousand years. We are one of the earliest regional teahouse chains positioned as the purveyor of modern tea culture. Our mission is to refresh and reintroduce the lifestyle of tea to the world, where guests can connect in a beautiful space and enjoy premium and diverse flavors of tea.

Overview:

We are seeking a Contract Graphic Designer to join our team! In this role, you’ll bring our modern tea brand to life across physical, digital, and packaging touchpoints.

What you'll do:

Design compelling and on-brand visuals for a wide range of applications, including store signage, packaging, merchandise, social media, digital marketing assets, and more.
Translate creative briefs into high-impact visual solutions that align with our brand identity.
Adapt existing global creative assets for the U.S. market while maintaining brand consistency.
Collaborate with marketing, store development, and operations teams to produce materials that support in-store promotions, campaigns, and new product launches.
Manage multiple design projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Prepare press-ready and production-ready files for vendors, ensuring accuracy and quality.
Contribute to the development and documentation of brand design guidelines.

Experience you need to be successful:

3+ years of experience in a graphic design role, preferably in a retail, lifestyle, or food & beverage brand environment.
A strong, polished portfolio showcasing a wide range of work, including digital design, packaging, print, and environmental graphics.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with tools such as Figma, Canva, or similar.
Experience working with printers, packaging vendors, and production teams to bring designs to life.
Understanding of U.S. consumer and retail design trends.
Excellent communication and time-management skills.
Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate quickly.
Experience working with international brands or adapting global creative for local markets is a plus.

What We Offer:

Full time contract role with competitive project-based or hourly compensation, potential to convert to permanent employee
Opportunity to collaborate with a global brand launching into the U.S. market
Creative ownership and freedom within a supportive, fast-moving team

CHAGEE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to shape the visual identity of CHAGEE as we expand into the U.S. market. Apply now with your portfolio and help define what modern tea culture looks like in America.