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Brand, Web Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Reels & Social Media Tiato - 3.4 Santa Monica, CA Job Details Contract $30.38 - $36.59 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Adobe Lightroom Photo editing Organizational skills Logo design Instagram Full Job Description About Us We're a Santa Monica multi-concept dining and wellness destination, blending healthy, globally-inspired California cuisine with wellness-forward touches — fresh-pressed juices, adaptogen lattes, and herb-driven dishes. Hosted across our vibrant indoor space and a spacious outdoor dining patio, we offer an eco-chic environment that nourishes body and soul. We're seeking a visually savvy, brand-aligned creative contractor to lead a logo and brand refresh, capture our unique aesthetic, and showcase our wellness-driven menu — elevating our online presence across catering, events, and daily dining through web design, food photography, marketing materials, Reels, and social media.

Position Summary:

What You'll Actually Do In this role, you'll own our visual storytelling and social media presence. You'll spend time on-site in Santa Monica capturing high-end photos and video of our dishes, patio aesthetic, market items, and private garden events — then turn that content into engaging short-form Reels, social posts, and digital brand assets. Scope of Work Brand & Logo Lead a refresh of our logo and overall brand identity Carry the new visual identity consistently across web, print, signage, and social Web Design & Digital Presence Own the visual look of our Squarespace site — layout, imagery, typography, seasonal refreshes Design strong, appetizing food layouts for our online ordering and delivery platforms (Toast, Postmates, and similar), not just the main website Keep our website and Google/Yelp profiles updated with seasonal menus, holiday catering packages, and garden hour announcements No custom development or coding required — strong design sense applied to each platform's existing tools Food & Lifestyle Photography Shoot high-quality, natural-light food photography formatted for our website, online ordering, and delivery platforms (consistent lighting, angles, and cropping that drive conversions) Capture juices, lattes, seasonal dishes, patio atmosphere, and private events reflecting the brand's clean, elevated feel Social Media & Reels Shoot and edit short-form video (Reels, TikTok) — food, patio atmosphere, market items, and event highlights Plan and post a consistent content calendar across Instagram and TikTok Write on-brand captions and use strategic hashtags/location tagging to grow local reach Café, Catering & Event Marketing Create promotional assets (graphics, menu &venue highlights, catering PDFs) showcasing our garden space for private weddings, corporate mixers, and pop-up dinners Community Engagement Interact with followers, respond to DMs/comments, and connect with local Westside influencers, tech & wellness creators, and corporate event planners in our brand voice What We're Looking For A portfolio spanning brand/logo design, natural-light food photography, lifestyle videography, and social content tailored to modern coastal-wellness audiences — one person owning the full visual identity, not a single specialty An eye for clean, elevated, wellness-forward aesthetics Fluent with mobile editing apps (CapCut, Lightroom), graphic design tools (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite), social schedulers (Later, Planoly), and website editors (Squarespace or WordPress), plus comfort with online ordering/delivery platform back-ends (Toast, Postmates, or similar) Familiarity with the Santa Monica/Westside food and lifestyle scene, with an appreciation for organic dining, Cali-Asian cuisine, and functional wellness trends Self-motivated — strong organizational skills to self-manage a content calendar and meet deliverables independently How to Apply Send a portfolio link (brand/logo, food photography, web design, and social samples) along with your Instagram/TikTok handles you've managed, and your proposed rate or project pricing structure.

Pay:

$30.38 - $36.59 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Tiato combines culinary heritage with modern wellness (like organic bone broths, adaptogen lattes, fresh juices, and eco-chic garden events). In 2-3 sentences, how would you capture this unique aesthetic visually in a short 15-second Instagram Reel? Please provide a link to your online portfolio, website, or social media handles (Instagram/TikTok) you have managed or created content for. Have you ever created content or promotional materials for catering, private events, or wedding venues? If yes, briefly share your experience.

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Santa Monica, CA 90404