Dromoland Castle Resort, one of Ireland's most prestigious five-star hotels, is recruiting for a talented Graphic Design Executive to join our award-winning team. The successful candidate will join the Marketing team and will be instrumental in further developing our visual brand, producing creative assets for various channels, and enhancing our overall brand strategy working on luxury brand projects and a host of exciting projects across our Resort including both Dromoland Castle and The Inn at Dromoland.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about design and luxury combined. Someone with an eye for detail and a flair for creativity to directly shape our brand's visual appeal and work with our umbrella of brands across the Dromoland Castle Resort family.
Overview Of The Role
* Develop and produce high-quality visual content for both print and digital platforms, including social media images, website graphics, brochures, lifestyle editorial flipbooks, and advertisements.
* Partner with the marketing team to brainstorm and develop creative concepts and campaigns that reflect the company's brand and business objectives.
* Assist in designing and formatting marketing collateral such as presentations, email templates, e-Zine templates, and newsletters.
* Support the design of key graphic elements of the company's website (both Dromoland Castle and The Inn at Dromoland) and other online platforms such as Shopify and our online Golf store, ensuring a cohesive and engaging user experience.
* Create and refine design drafts, storyboards, and prototypes for internal review and feedback.
* Liaise with external vendors to prepare files for printing, ensuring that all designs meet brand guidelines and production standards. Assist in ad hoc projects e.g. wayfinding and internal signage, website updates, and Resort amenities.
* Stay current with design trends and conduct research to inspire and inform creative projects.
* Utilise design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to produce visually appealing and professional content.
* Help establish and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring all visual elements are consistent across various channels.
* Aid in planning and coordinating visual aspects of promotional events to maintain brand coherence.
* Provide support to the marketing and design teams as required, including organizing design resources and managing workflow tasks.
The Ideal Candidate
* Must have previous experience working in a similar environment.
* Proficiency in using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
* Keen attention to detail and a strong sense of design principles, including layout, colour theory, and typography.
* Understanding or willingness to learn branding concepts and the ability to translate these effectively across multiple marketing touchpoints.
* Basic knowledge of web design principles, including HTML, CSS, and experience with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress highly desirable.
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and within a collaborative team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey design concepts clearly.
* The Ideal candidate will have a natural 'Yes I can!' attitude.
* Must be well organised and have a high level of service standards and ability to work under pressure.
* An ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
* Have a friendly, chatty, and outgoing personality.
* High level of verbal and written English.
Preferred Qualifications
* A strong portfolio that showcases a range of creative abilities in graphic design, illustration, and visual communication.
* Previous experience in graphic design or a related creative field a must.
* Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline (or equivalent training).
* Proven experience designing for a variety of media, including print and digital formats.
* Knowledge of digital marketing principles, and experience in creating optimized designs for websites, social media, and email marketing.
Benefits
* Free Leisure Centre Access
* Pension Scheme after 6 months
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Events
* On Site Parking
* Wellness Programme
* Training & Development Programmes
* Discount rates across The Inn at Dromoland and Dromoland Castle Hotel
* Dromoland Castle Hotel is certified as a Great Place To Work.
Work Authorisation
Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr