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Dough Zone USA

Fast-casual Chinese dumpling and noodle chain

Part-Time Graphic Designer - Merchandising

Part-Time
$25 - $36/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Bellevue, WA, USA
HybridRemote-friendly, with occasional collaboration as needed.
Art, Graphics & AnimationGraphic Design

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
  • At least 4 years of working experience in graphic design.
  • Proven experience in merchandise, packaging, or general brand design, supported by a relevant portfolio.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, and other design software.
  • Knowledge of packaging materials, printing processes, and design for manufacturability.
  • A strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
  • A portfolio submission is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent working knowledge of graphic design fundamentals, organization, and communications.
Responsibilities
  • Design brand assets, including merchandise such as apparel, branded goods, and retail items; packaging such as takeout packaging, labels, and seasonal designs; and additional brand and operational assets such as menus, in-store collateral, event materials, and internal documents.
  • Create packaging concepts, mockups, and prototypes for review and approval.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand project goals, timelines, and brand standards.
  • Collaborate with production teams to ensure design feasibility and adherence to the manufacturing process.
  • Support creative needs across marketing, in-store experience, and brand development while ensuring brand consistency, quality, and thoughtful execution.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity working with international vendors and manufacturers.
  • Experience in restaurant or food and beverage brands.
  • Experience with food photography and/or videography.
  • Understanding of material costs and production trade-offs.

About the company

Dough Zone USA operates a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves modern Chinese comfort food, focusing on dim-sum inspired dishes and shareable small plates such as dumplings, bao, and noodles. Dishes are ordered from a paper menu and typically arrive within about 15 minutes, with some items made in-house at each location and others produced in a central kitchen to ensure consistency. The chain differentiates itself by its emphasis on a large variety of affordable dumplings and noodles, a Bao Buddies program for dumpling classes and cultural education, and plans to launch retail products like frozen dumplings and sauces. Its goal is to expand its West Coast presence and enter Texas while bringing accessible, shareable Chinese eats to more diners and building community engagement.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Campbell opened June 5, 2026, showing sustained West Coast unit growth.
  • Houston now has four stores, validating Texas demand beyond a single flagship.
  • Frozen dumplings and sauces can add retail revenue if the CPG launch lands.

What critics are saying

  • Lacey's August 19, 2026 inspection scored 35 red points, signaling weak food-safety controls.
  • Rapid expansion across four states strains managers, training, and central-kitchen logistics through 2027.
  • Din Tai Fung and local dim sum rivals can copy the menu and squeeze margins.

What makes Dough Zone USA unique

  • Central-kitchen prep plus in-house steamed dumplings keeps quality consistent across 29 locations.
  • Berkeley opened November 19, 2025, proving campus-adjacent demand and founder credibility.
  • Bao Buddies, launched November 2025, deepens school ties and strengthens brand recognition.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Programs