The Leading Hotels
Jr. Creative Designer
The Leading Hotels, New York, New York, us, 10261
This position is for a talented Jr. Creative Designer with a desire to develop compelling creative for The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) brand and entire corporate organization. As the Jr. Creative Designer you will be an integral part of the Brand & Communications team within the broader Global Marketing & Communications team and support LHW’s numerous departments – marketing, sales, events, and membership.
This individual should be a multi-faceted creative production designer with expertise graphic design and visual storytelling, and possess a strong ability to collaborate well with colleagues across business functions and global teams. In this role you will help develop the brand’s creative direction and have the opportunity to tell the stories of our more than 400 hotels and our global brand across print and digital touchpoints for our numerous stakeholders - consumers, hoteliers, and B2B audiences.
This role is based in The Leading Hotels of the World’s New York City office, requires a hybrid in-office work schedule, and will report directly to LHW’s Creative Design Lead.
Who You Are:
A multidisciplinary designer with 2 - 3 years of experience, comfortable working across various mediums including print, digital, and videoA visual storyteller with a keen eye for detail and strong design abilitiesHigh taste level and standards, with knowledge of hospitality, art, fashion, and designExperience in a design, consulting, or branding firm, preferably in the luxury space; hospitality experience is a plusProficient in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), video editing tools, and presentation tools like PowerPoint and CanvaA self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional global teamsA multitasker with excellent time management skills who can excel in a fast-paced environment and stay on top of deadlinesA curious learner who stays updated on market and content trends and cultural insightsA clear and effective communicator with internal and external stakeholdersSuccess as a visionary and innovative creative executive with a global mindset around luxury consumer behaviorA person with a strong, dynamic portfolio of proven projects that demonstrate creative abilities and elevation of a brand’s total experienceOn the leading edge of current trends in editorial, digital storytelling, technology, communications, home, fashion, luxury, art, and other design influencesSpecific Responsibilities:
Assist the Creative Design Lead:Collaborate with senior leadership to establish design direction and ensure consistency across all visual communications and branding effortsPartner with lead stakeholders to build a comprehensive brand asset baseSupport the Creative Design Lead and senior designers with larger projects and campaigns, providing production assistance as neededAssist in the creative development of strategy presentations to ensure they represent the high standards of the company for a wide variety of audiencesPartner with internal creative/production agencies to execute work that is of the highest quality and consistencySupport management of Jira and agile workflow for Create Design Services
Production Work:Focus on production work, ensuring all deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standardsManage multiple design projects simultaneously, including creating brand decks, style guides, case studies, and videosExecute a wide variety of elevated collateral (digital media, video, print, paid and organic social content, and more)
Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with marketing, product development/digital, and sales and membership teams to understand project requirements, goals, and constraintsFacilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments to ensure cohesive and impactful design solutionsLeverage company data and analytics and translate them into clear visual storytelling opportunities for internal and external stakeholdersMaintain and adhere to the company’s brand guidelines across all creative outputs, ensuring consistency in brand tone, style, and visual identity
Design Development:Develop engaging visuals for social media posts, online advertisements, website banners, and email marketing campaignsDesign print materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, travel guides, and banners ensuring they are attractive and informativeDesign corporate templates and internal comms materials via PowerPoint and WordStay updated with design trends, tools, and technologies to keep the company’s creative output current and competitiveResearch and gather inspiration to enhance the creativity and effectiveness of design projectsUtilize video editing software to enhance visual storytelling through dynamic video content
Skills and Abilities:
Strong design and typography abilities in PowerPoint, InDesign, Adobe suite of products, CanvaUnderstanding of aesthetics, and an innate sense for what good looks like (in luxury)Ability for project management in platforms such as JiraStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExpert prioritizing skills and ability to multi-taskAbility to self-manage, take initiative, and follow-up to drive resultsExcellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues and external partnersAbility to explain creative ideas to others with varying levels of expertise throughout the organization, utilizing the appropriate format for the audienceWorks collaboratively across business functions and global teamsAbility to innovate, take risks, and test new ideasProactive, flexible, and fun team player with an entrepreneurial spiritAbility to represent and demonstrate LHW’s core values
This individual should be a multi-faceted creative production designer with expertise graphic design and visual storytelling, and possess a strong ability to collaborate well with colleagues across business functions and global teams. In this role you will help develop the brand’s creative direction and have the opportunity to tell the stories of our more than 400 hotels and our global brand across print and digital touchpoints for our numerous stakeholders - consumers, hoteliers, and B2B audiences.
This role is based in The Leading Hotels of the World’s New York City office, requires a hybrid in-office work schedule, and will report directly to LHW’s Creative Design Lead.
Who You Are:
A multidisciplinary designer with 2 - 3 years of experience, comfortable working across various mediums including print, digital, and videoA visual storyteller with a keen eye for detail and strong design abilitiesHigh taste level and standards, with knowledge of hospitality, art, fashion, and designExperience in a design, consulting, or branding firm, preferably in the luxury space; hospitality experience is a plusProficient in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), video editing tools, and presentation tools like PowerPoint and CanvaA self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional global teamsA multitasker with excellent time management skills who can excel in a fast-paced environment and stay on top of deadlinesA curious learner who stays updated on market and content trends and cultural insightsA clear and effective communicator with internal and external stakeholdersSuccess as a visionary and innovative creative executive with a global mindset around luxury consumer behaviorA person with a strong, dynamic portfolio of proven projects that demonstrate creative abilities and elevation of a brand’s total experienceOn the leading edge of current trends in editorial, digital storytelling, technology, communications, home, fashion, luxury, art, and other design influencesSpecific Responsibilities:
Assist the Creative Design Lead:Collaborate with senior leadership to establish design direction and ensure consistency across all visual communications and branding effortsPartner with lead stakeholders to build a comprehensive brand asset baseSupport the Creative Design Lead and senior designers with larger projects and campaigns, providing production assistance as neededAssist in the creative development of strategy presentations to ensure they represent the high standards of the company for a wide variety of audiencesPartner with internal creative/production agencies to execute work that is of the highest quality and consistencySupport management of Jira and agile workflow for Create Design Services
Production Work:Focus on production work, ensuring all deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standardsManage multiple design projects simultaneously, including creating brand decks, style guides, case studies, and videosExecute a wide variety of elevated collateral (digital media, video, print, paid and organic social content, and more)
Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with marketing, product development/digital, and sales and membership teams to understand project requirements, goals, and constraintsFacilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments to ensure cohesive and impactful design solutionsLeverage company data and analytics and translate them into clear visual storytelling opportunities for internal and external stakeholdersMaintain and adhere to the company’s brand guidelines across all creative outputs, ensuring consistency in brand tone, style, and visual identity
Design Development:Develop engaging visuals for social media posts, online advertisements, website banners, and email marketing campaignsDesign print materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, travel guides, and banners ensuring they are attractive and informativeDesign corporate templates and internal comms materials via PowerPoint and WordStay updated with design trends, tools, and technologies to keep the company’s creative output current and competitiveResearch and gather inspiration to enhance the creativity and effectiveness of design projectsUtilize video editing software to enhance visual storytelling through dynamic video content
Skills and Abilities:
Strong design and typography abilities in PowerPoint, InDesign, Adobe suite of products, CanvaUnderstanding of aesthetics, and an innate sense for what good looks like (in luxury)Ability for project management in platforms such as JiraStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExpert prioritizing skills and ability to multi-taskAbility to self-manage, take initiative, and follow-up to drive resultsExcellent communication and relationship-building skills with colleagues and external partnersAbility to explain creative ideas to others with varying levels of expertise throughout the organization, utilizing the appropriate format for the audienceWorks collaboratively across business functions and global teamsAbility to innovate, take risks, and test new ideasProactive, flexible, and fun team player with an entrepreneurial spiritAbility to represent and demonstrate LHW’s core values