Graphic Designer - Assistant Manager Level

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

One&Only The Palm is seeking an Editorial Graphic Designer at Assistant Manager level to translate briefs into visually striking campaigns across editorial, digital, social and guest touchpoints. You will shape the visual identity for luxury experiences, restaurants, and partnerships while collaborating with marketing, F&B, spa and events teams.

The role requires a strong eye for luxury editorial design, typography and composition, with a track record in creative direction and a

Qualifications

• 4–6 years experience in graphic design, art direction or visual communication.
• Experience in luxury hospitality, fashion editorial, travel or lifestyle is highly desirable.
• Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design/Visual Communication/Art Direction or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Figma or motion design an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop editorial-led creative concepts across campaigns and brand storytelling.
• Create sophisticated visual identities for new experiences, restaurants and partnerships.
• Design across digital, social, print, email, presentations and guest touchpoints.
• Bring editorial photography selection and sequencing to life from concept to execution.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, stylists and agencies.

Skills

Editorial design

Typography

Art direction

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or related

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

Job description

Graphic Designer - Assistant Manager Level 20992 At One amp Only we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation creativity precision empathy and warmth We tailor every aspect of our guests stay to bring their dreams and desires to life With an atmosphere that s chic but wonderfully unstuffy and a team who are meticulous but warm we seek to exceed our guests expectations at every possible turn Glistening on a private apex of Palm Island One amp Only The Palm is an intimate beach-front retreat where the wonders of modern Dubai meet the charms of old Arabia With abundant knowledge and generosity we anticipate our guest s every need and surpass expectations Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness discovery and adventure This is not simply our job it s our passion The Editorial Graphic Designer will be responsible for bringing the visual identity and creative direction of One amp Only The Palm to life across editorial digital social campaigns experiences and commercial communications The successful candidate will have a strong point of view and the ability to turn a brief into something beautiful unexpected and culturally relevant You will work closely with Marketing amp Communications Sales F amp B Spa Events and external creative partners to create work that elevates the resort beyond traditional hospitality marketing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop editorial-led creative concepts across campaigns launches seasonal moments and brand storytelling
• Create sophisticated visual identities for new experiences restaurants partnerships and resort initiatives
• Develop look and feel mood boards creative treatments and visual territories for campaigns and content
• Design across digital social print email presentations events and guest touchpoints
• Create compelling layouts with an exceptional understanding of typography composition imagery and negative space
• Bring an editorial approach to photography selection image sequencing and visual storytelling
• Work closely with photographers videographers stylists agencies and other creative partners
• Participate in and contribute to photoshoots and content productions helping shape the visual direction from concept through to final execution
• Create creative concepts and decks for luxury partnerships F amp B launches events and commercial opportunities
• Translate complex ideas into simple visually powerful creative narratives
• Develop social-first assets while maintaining a sophisticated luxury aesthetic
• Create motion animation and digital assets where appropriate
• Ensure consistency across all creative output while continually evolving the visual expression of the resort
• Stay ahead of fashion luxury travel art architecture design and editorial trends bringing fresh references and inspiration into the work
• Build and maintain an organised library of creative assets templates and brand resources
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing speed with an exceptionally high standard of execution

The Creative Profile We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is highly visual culturally curious and creatively brave You should Have an exceptional eye for luxury editorial design and visual storytelling Think beyond simply making things look nice you should be able to develop the idea behind the design Understand the visual language of luxury brands across fashion travel hospitality beauty food and lifestyle Have a strong understanding of typography grid systems composition colour imagery and art direction Be able to create work that feels modern understated sophisticated and desirable Have a strong sense of what is culturally relevant and visually current Be confident presenting creative concepts and explaining the thinking behind them Be comfortable challenging conventional hospitality marketing and bringing new ideas to the table Have exceptional attention to detail and a genuine obsession with quality Be equally comfortable working independently or collaborating with senior stakeholders and creative partners

Experience amp Qualifications

• 4 6 years experience in graphic design art direction or visual communication
• Experience within luxury hospitality fashion editorial travel lifestyle beauty or a leading creative agency is highly desirable
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design Visual Communication Art Direction or a related discipline
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience with After Effects Premiere Pro Figma or motion design would be an advantage
• Strong understanding of digital and social formats
• Experience working on photoshoots and content productions is highly desirable
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating conceptual editorial and luxury creative work is essential

The Creative Profile We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is highly visual, culturally curious and creatively brave. You should:Have an exceptional eye for luxury, editorial design and visual storytelling.Think beyond simply making things look nice you should be able to develop the idea behind the design.Understand the visual language of luxury brands across fashion, travel, hospitality, beauty, food and lifestyle.Have a strong understanding of typography, grid systems, composition, colour, imagery and art direction.Be able to create work that feels modern, understated, sophisticated and desirable.Have a strong sense of what is culturally relevant and visually current.Be confident presenting creative concepts and explaining the thinking behind them.Be comfortable challenging conventional hospitality marketing and bringing new ideas to the table.Be exceptional attention to detail and a genuine obsession with quality.Be equally comfortable working independently or collaborating with senior stakeholders and creative partners.

Experience & Qualifications

• 4 6+ years experience in graphic design, art direction or visual communication.
• Experience within luxury hospitality, fashion, editorial, travel, lifestyle, beauty or a leading creative agency is highly desirable.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction or a related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Figma or motion design would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of digital and social formats.
• Experience working on photoshoots and content productions is highly desirable.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating conceptual, editorial and luxury creative work is essential.

Most Important

The PortfolioPortfolio is more important than the CV. We are looking for evidence of:

• Editorial designLuxury brandingCampaign conceptsArt directionTypographyPhotography-led storytellingDigital and social creativeBrand identityF&B / lifestyle / travel creativeInnovative use of layouts and visual storytelling