Graphic Designer; Brand & Packaging

Who We Are: 7 Leaves Café is more than a coffee and tea shop. We are a mission-driven specialty beverage brand and a gathering place built on connection, culture, and craft. Since opening our first store in 2011, a small dream shared by siblings and friends has grown into over 40 locations across California, Nevada, and Arizona, with more than 1,200 team members.

Our mission is simple: enrich the human experience through thoughtfully crafted beverages, a welcoming environment, and a people first culture.

This role sits on the Brand team and focuses on packaging, in-store design, and physical brand touchpoints across a growing fleet of cafés. You'll bring the 7 Leaves brand to life in real-world environments, ensuring every detail is intentional, consistent, and on-brand.

Working closely with Marketing, Product, and Operations, you'll own design execution from concept through production-balancing creativity with scalability and operational needs. This hands-on role is ideal for a designer who understands systems, production, and physical brand execution, not just aesthetics.

Position Details & Work Requirements:

Salary Range - $71,000k - $75,000K (Exempt)

Location - Onsite at our Huntington Beach Corporate Office

• Work Environment:
  Hybrid, with 3 days in office and 2 days remote with occasional visits to stores or field locations
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be able to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals.

What You'll Do:

• Design and execute restaurant packaging, including cups, bags, straws, napkins, sleeves, and labels.
• Design menus across in-store, drive-thru, seasonal, and promotional formats.
• Apply and help maintain brand guidelines across all physical and digital touchpoints to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support seasonal campaigns, limited-time offers, and special collaborations from concept through execution.
• Manage quarterly photoshoots with external photographers, including creative direction, shot lists, on-set brand oversight, and post-production asset alignment.
• Support creative needs for licensed partnerships; experience working with licensed IP is a plus.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Operations to ensure designs are production-ready, operationally sound, and on-brand.
• Contribute light motion or video work for screens, social content, or internal presentations as needed.

Success in this role will be measured by improvements in:

• Packaging designs are visually compelling, on-brand, and production-ready.
• The 7 Leaves brand is applied consistently across all physical and digital touchpoints.
• Design assets support brand storytelling, seasonal launches, and café experiences.
• Projects move efficiently from concept to execution with minimal revisions.
• Cross-functional partners trust design as a strategic contributor, not just a service function.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign required)
• Comfortable using Canva for fast, collaborative brand workflows
• Familiarity with Final Cut Pro or other video editing tools
• Curious and capable with AI-assisted creative tools (e.g. Sora, Nana Banana, or similar platforms)
• Strong understanding of print production, specs, and vendor handoffs
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple timelines
• Thoughtful collaborator who brings ideas-but respects brand system
• Experience supporting multi-location brands preferred
• Understanding of how design decisions impact operations, cost, and scalability preferred
• Passion for food, beverage, and culture-led brands preferred

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Stay fueled and inspired: Enjoy your favorite handcrafted drinks on and off the clock with team member discounts.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans available for eligible team members to support your health and well-being.
• A culture that matters: Join a team that…