Luxury Editorial Graphic Designer for Brand Stories

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

One&Only The Palm is seeking a seasoned Editorial Graphic Designer at Assistant Manager level to lead the visual identity across editorial, digital and campaigns. You will collaborate with Marketing & Communications, Sales, F&B, Spa, Events and external partners to elevate resort storytelling with a distinct luxury aesthetic.

The ideal candidate brings 4–6+ years of graphic design or art direction experience, a portfolio of luxury work, and advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years’ experience in graphic design, art direction or visual communication.
• Experience within luxury hospitality, fashion, editorial, travel, lifestyle 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.

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&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.

Skills

Graphic design

Art direction

Visual storytelling

Typography

Brand identity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

Job description

One&Only The Palm is seeking a seasoned Editorial Graphic Designer at Assistant Manager level to lead the visual identity across editorial, digital and campaigns. You will collaborate with Marketing & Communications, Sales, F&B, Spa, Events and external partners to elevate resort storytelling with a distinct luxury aesthetic.

The ideal candidate brings 4–6+ years of graphic design or art direction experience, a portfolio of luxury work, and advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.