Summary
Ramova Theatre and Off Hours Beer Co. are seeking a creative and versatile Graphic Designer to support the visual identity of our live music venue, brewery, and hospitality spaces. This role will be responsible for designing compelling event marketing materials, digital content, and beer packaging that reflect the character and energy of our brands.
This position plays a key role in shaping how our audiences experience Ramova Theatre and Off Hours from show posters and social media to beer ads and in-venue materials. The ideal candidate combines strong design fundamentals with a love of live experiences, hospitality, and creative storytelling.
Essential Functions
- Design concert posters, event graphics, social content, and print materials for Ramova Theatre and Off Hours Beer Co.
- Apply brand guidelines to maintain a consistent visual identity across all digital and physical touchpoints
- Conceptualize and design beer can artwork and packaging aligned with brand positioning
- Create adaptable templates and graphics for recurring events while keeping designs fresh
- Collaborate with marketing, programming, and operations teams to support promotions and campaigns
- Prepare production-ready files for print and packaging
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- 2+ years of graphic design experience (in-house, agency, or freelance)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital work
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Strong typography and layout skills
- Experience working within brand guidelines
- Excellent organization and time management
Bonus Skills
- Motion graphics and animation experience
- Illustration skills
- Video editing/SFX experience
- Experience with live music, hospitality, or beverage brands
Background
Ramova Theatre & Off Hours Beer Co. is a community- and artist-owned multi-use destination housed within a beautifully restored historic movie theater on Chicago’s South Side. Anchored by a 1,800-capacity live performance venue, the footprint also features a 200+ capacity event space, beer garden, and the independently operated Off Hours Beer Co. brewery and taproom. Together, Ramova and Off Hours offer more than live music, food, and beer — they cultivate a space where culture and community intersect, bringing national touring acts and local artists together with thoughtfully crafted lagers, ales, and welcoming neighborhood gatherings, all designed to connect people and create memorable shared experiences.
At Ramova Theatre and Off Hours we work hard to create a culture that embodies our values. One of the ways we accomplish this is through our commitment to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions by removing bias or prejudice against any employee or applicant’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
