Design Intern

Momofuku was founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. Credited with “the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine” by the New York Times and named the “most important restaurant in America” by Bon Appétit magazine, Momofuku has restaurants in the United States and Canada as well as a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks.

The Design Intern will support our design team in various design and packaging-related tasks. As a Design Intern, you will work alongside our Design Director and contribute to our brand's visual identity. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for design, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

Compensation Band: $20 per hour

Why Momofuku?

At Momofuku, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation packages that encourage longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, 401k, paid time off, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and dining discounts, plus more after required wait periods. We encourage our team members to grow and learn, and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

Responsibilities

• Create and update marketing materials for our restaurants and partnerships, including but not limited to posters, social media graphics, and signage
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Brand, Ops, Culinary, etc)
• Support the design team with various design-related tasks, including image editing, layout design, and UX changes
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials produced by the design team
• Coordinate vendor outreach and sample requests
• Assist in the maintenance and organization of design files, assets, and samples
• Stay up-to-date with design trends and new technologies to bring innovative ideas to the team

Required Qualifications

• An interest in food & hospitality
• Pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in graphic design, packaging design, or related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
• Strong design portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and take direction from multiple inputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Momofuku reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

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