Branding Coordinator at Java House

Job Description
Primary Purpose and Scope the Job

• Ensure consistent and timely execution of brand identity across all restaurant locations and brand environments. This role supports the translation of brand strategy and creative direction into tangible, high-quality branding elements across physical spaces, artwork, signage and visual assets
• Works closely with marketing, projects, operations, designers, artists, suppliers and other stakeholders, and manages the end-to-end coordination of branding implementation, ensuring all brand touchpoints are implemented accurately, align with brand standards and are delivered on schedule- particularly regarding new restaurant openings and renovations, and brand refresh initiatives.
• Coordinates branding production, manages creative assets and ensures every location reflects the intended Java House brand experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Brand Implementation & Coordination

• Coordinate the implementation of branding mood boards and branding elements across new projects, locations and other brand environments
• Ensure all branding materials align with established brand guidelines and visual identity standards.

Project Management

• Track timelines and deliverables related to branding for new openings and brand refresh projects
• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure branding requirements are integrated into project schedules.
• Ensure all branding elements are delivered and installed before launch deadlines.
• Work with various teams; marketing, operations, design teams and external partners to ensure seamless implementation.

Supplier & Vendor Coordination

• Liaise with printing vendors, signage suppliers, fabricators, and other branding partners
• Obtain quotes, manage timelines and ensure suppliers deliver according to specifications
• Follow up on production and installation of branding materials.

Artist & Artwork Coordination

• Liaise with artists and designers to commission, develop and finalize art and artworks
• Manage portfolio of artists with regular recruitments to refresh artist portfolio
• Coordinate approvals and ensure artwork meets brand requirements
• Manage delivery timelines for art pieces and installations within restaurant spaces.

Licensing & Compliance

• Coordinate with JH security Officer to obtain branding-related licensing or permissions where required
• Ensure the use of artwork, design assets and related branded materials comply with licensing agreements.

Artist & Artwork Coordination

• Liaise with artists and designers to commission, develop and finalize art and artworks
• Manage portfolio of artists with regular recruitments to refresh artist portfolio
• Coordinate approvals and ensure artwork meets brand requirements
• Manage delivery timelines for art pieces and installations within restaurant spaces.

Launch Readiness Support

• Support new restaurant openings by ensuring all branding elements are ready ahead of launch.
• Develop and maintain a branding checklist for new openings including signages and artworks.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all brand-related deliverables are completed in time for openings and launches.
• Coordinate Photoshoots for new locations and branding updates where necessary.

Planning & Budgeting

• Deliver restaurant brandings within allocated budgets.

Job specifications:

• Define the skills, knowledge, and experience specific to the job in question (includes generic skills).

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Project management or related field. 

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in marketing; branding, design coordination or brand project management.
• Design experience is and added advantage