Work with us!

Pinch Food Design is a creative studio where food is the medium and design is the language. We create immersive, food-driven experiences at the intersection of design, hospitality, and production.

We’re looking for a Design Production Manager to join our Design Department full time. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, an excellent communicator, and a hands-on producer: someone passionate about food, design and operations, with a strong interest in growing within the event production field.

You’ll work closely with our Creative Director and alongside our creative, workshop, kitchen, production, shipping, and warehouse teams to ensure Pinch’s design vision is executed seamlessly at events, while running a strong, efficient, and well-organized Design department.

• Starting date February 17th or 23rd 2026

• In-office

• 70K-80K salary range depending on experience

• Schedules may vary seasonally due to the event season

• 2 weeks paid vacation + 5 weeks paid company closing

• Transit checks

• Cell Phone coverage

• 401k offered

• Health insurance, dental and vision offered

• Daily Pinch family meal + plenty of delicious bites along the way

• Care deeply about food, design and hospitality

• Love systems, organization + creative problem-solving

• Are hands-on and maybe a little obsessed with details

• Communicate clearly and collaborate easily

• Thrive in fast-paced, live event environments

• Stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly

• Take ownership and follow through

• Want to grow inside a creative studio

• Are very curious
  

Event Design & Production

• Support the design and execution of food-driven experiences, from early concept through hands-on production and event execution

• Compile packing lists, rental orders, and event diagrams

• Execute custom design requests and purchases with approval from the Creative Director

• Coordinate with warehouse, shipping, and event captains; manage reruns, party reports, and custom event needs

• Be present at design-heavy and custom events for on-site setup, styling, and creative execution (collaborating with CD)

• Produce event signage and manage orders, pickups, and coordination for stickers, packaging, disposables, and custom assets

Design Inventory Management & Studio Upkeep

• Maintain and manage the Pinch Design inventory, ensuring accuracy and organization

• Keep the Pinch Database fully up to date

• Manage design resources, including supply lists, reordering, and sourcing

• Oversee inventory clean-ups, reorganization, and clearance projects

• Support workshop operations with warehouse and packaging projects

• Maintain daily “fix-its” priority lists and create supporting documentation and videos

Company Management & Communication

• Run weekly shop meetings, including deadline tracking, notes, and recaps

• Lead monthly meetings focused on service standards and design protocols

• Streamline and maintain all Design training materials

• Elevate skill, service, and consistency through clear, thoughtful internal communication

General Responsibilities

• Report daily Design needs to the Creative Director

• Proactively initiate ideas, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and department workflow

• Assist the Creative Director with special design needs (vendor sourcing, design purchases, small DIY projects)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Design and Production-related questions

• Maintain and organize team resources; update and create internal resource documents as needed

• Oversee tastings and ensure tasting rooms are properly set up and presentation-ready

• Support general office and studio organization

Pinch Operating Principles
• Communication solves everything
• Respect everyone
• Be creative, never sacrifice integrity
• Enjoy the process

If you’re reading this and thinking “this is so me,” you’re probably right!
Please send your resume and a short note on why you’d be perfect for this role to designmanager@pinchfooddesign.com.
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