About the Role
On The Table Group is a family-owned restaurant company with locations across Central
and Northwest Ohio and Fort Wayne, IN. We build and operate restaurant brands that are
deeply connected to their neighborhoods — places built on genuine hospitality,
exceptional food & beverage, and a commitment to creating memorable guest experiences.
Our portfolio includes Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill, a family dining institution with eleven
locations and sixty years of history across Ohio, and Sycamore, an independent restaurant
concept in Columbus's historic German Village.
We're looking for a Design Associate to support the visual execution of our brands across
digital, print, restaurant, and marketing channels. This is a hands-on production design role
for someone with a strong eye for brand, typography, layout, and detail who can take
established creative direction and translate it into polished, brand-consistent work.
You'll report directly to the Director of Marketing & Communications and collaborate with
the internal marketing team and external creative partners on ongoing brand needs,
campaigns, promotions, launches, and events.
This position will begin as a 16-week, part-time contract, with the opportunity to extend
based on business needs and fit.
What You'll Do
- Design digital and print assets across our restaurant brands, including social graphics, menus, promotional materials, in-store signage, event collateral, email assets, and other marketing materials
- Translate established brand direction into consistent, polished creative across multiple formats and channels
- Support the execution of seasonal campaigns, promotions, restaurant launches, and events
- Create and prepare assets for email and digital marketing campaigns
- Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Communications and external creative partners to execute larger brand and campaign initiatives
- Maintain brand standards across all creative work, with close attention to typography, layout, imagery, and overall visual consistency
- Manage multiple design requests and deadlines in a fast-moving restaurant environment
What We're Looking For
- Degree completed or in progress in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent portfolio and experience
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Portfolio demonstrating strong digital and print design work
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, and brand systems
- Ability to work within established brand guidelines while bringing thoughtful creative perspective to the work
- Familiarity with designing for social media, email, and other digital channels
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Comfortable receiving creative direction, incorporating feedback, and collaborating with internal and external partners
- Interest in restaurants, hospitality, food & beverage, and the Columbus community is a plus
Position Details
- 16-week contract, with opportunity for extension
- 25–30 hours per week
- $18–$22/hour, based on experience
- Reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications
- In-person at our Downtown Columbus headquarters
