Junior Graphic Designer

Company: Wow Bao
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Wow Bao is hiring a Junior Graphic Designer! The Junior Graphic Designer at Wow Bao will support the creation of bold, fun, and on-brand visuals across packaging, marketing, digital, and in-store assets. This role works closely with Marketing & Design to bring ideas to life while maintaining brand consistency and quality. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and excited to grow their design skills in a fast-paced, CPG environment. This position offers hands-on experience with a nationally growing brand rooted in creativity and innovation. This position will report directly to the VP of Marketing and requires 5 days a week on-site in Chicago, Illinois. Why Join Wow Bao? Join the adventure! Be part of a fast-growing, innovative brand that’s shaping the future of food Make an impact. Opportunity to shape the future of our design during a pivotal expansion phase. Collaborative and creative. Thrive in an entrepreneurial culture that values bold ideas and big growth. Bao-tastic perks! Enjoy all the delicious, flavorful bao you can handle! ABOUT WOW BAO At Wow Bao, we believe that life is too short for uninspired food. We’re here to transform the Asian Street Food experience from every day and expected to extraordinary and inventive. Wow Bao is the fastest growing Frozen Asian Snack brand in the United States! Through strategic relationships with retail partners Wow Bao is now available in over 16,000 grocery stores nationwide! Wow Bao has a proud history of delivering restaurant-quality food, beginning in 2003 with the opening of our first location. Since then, we’ve grown into an omni-channel brand, serving guests through our retail business, food service, Chicago restaurants, airports, virtual kitchens, and universities. Today, we’re excited to take the next step in our journey with the launch of our corporate-owned food manufacturing plant—positioning Wow Bao for continued growth across all verticals. Wow Bao is the only brand to be recognized three times by Fast Casual magazine as a Top 100 Movers & Shaker. Ranked no. 1 in 2019 and 2022 and no. 4 in 2023, we are the only brand to have taken home the honor more than once. WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF CARING At Wow Bao, every team member leads from a place of care. Whether it’s our guests or employees, we put people first. We strive to inspire, motivate, and appreciate one another every day. We live by the golden rule and treat everyone with kindness, empathy, respect, and a healthy dose of humor. We take our work, not ourselves, seriously. Requirements Support the design and production of on-brand creative assets across packaging, digital marketing, social media, trade shows, in-store materials, and presentations Collaborate with Marketing, Sales and Operations teams to execute concepts from brief through final delivery Assist in maintaining brand guidelines across all design materials to ensure brand consistency and coherence in visual messaging Adapt existing designs for multiple formats, channels, and specs while maintaining brand consistency Prepare production-ready files and ensure accuracy, quality, and attention to detail Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently and thoughtfully Be available to assist and work during Wow Bao offsite events as needed (such as Lollapalooza) Other tasks and projects may be required as needed Perform calmly and effectively in a busy and fast-paced work environment Additional Requirements: 1–2 years of professional graphic design experience working with a brand or at an agency Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign required). Understanding of Aftereffects, preferred Solid understanding of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy Excellent collaboration and communication skills Ability to take directions, apply feedback, and continuously improve craft Highly organized with strong time-management skills and a sense or urgency A portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design, versatility, and attention to detail Excellent collaboration and communication skills The salary for this position is between $55,000 to $60,000 annually. The actual salary will vary depending on the applicant’s experience, skills and abilities as well as internal equity and market data. Wow Bao is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) Retirement Plan Voluntary life insurance Voluntary disability insurance Paid Time Off Paid Sick Leave Restaurant discounts Employee Discount Programs with Perkspot and Working Advantage We foster a culture of CARE

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