Art & Design Manager

Belmond; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury travel company in the UK seeks an Art & Design Manager to define and guide visual direction for its Trains & Cruises portfolio. This role involves overseeing branding and design projects, ensuring consistency across properties, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver exceptional creative solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in related roles, particularly within hospitality, and a relevant degree. The position offers a creative and supportive working environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health & Dental insurance plans

Discover Belmond Programme

Group Income Protection

Team social events

Wellness programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role, ideally in hospitality or luxury sectors.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Proven track record in developing global PR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide visual direction for Trains & Cruises properties.
• Oversee design and branding briefs from concept to completion.
• Ensure design consistency for all properties worldwide.
• Collaborate with external agencies for content delivery.

Skills

Creative direction

Project management

Branding expertise

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant management or industry-related diploma/degree

Job description

As an Art & Design Manager at Belmond Trains & Cruises, you are part of a team responsible for safeguarding our brand's visual identity consistently across multiple channels, departments and countries. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to establish and execute our visual direction, working closely with the Global Art Director to deliver exceptional creative, artistic and design solutions daily. If you're looking to develop your skills and be part of a legacy of luxury, this is your moment.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Defining and guiding the visual direction of both new and existing properties within the Trains & Cruises portfolio. This includes property branding, collateral, publications, printed materials, presentations, digital art direction, campaigns, and more
• Taking the lead in developing and overseeing your own design and branding briefs, managing the entire project lifecycle from brainstorming ideas to creating design concepts and collaborating with stakeholders
• Ensuring design consistency across different properties within the T&C portfolio worldwide, collaborating closely with property GMs to maintain branding to the highest standard.
• Working closely with external vendors, agencies and production teams to ensure the successful delivery of video, stills and other content
• Staying updated on industry trends and competitive talent in the creative field

Requirements

What You Bring

• Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role, with exposure in hospitality or luxury sectors
• Relevant management or field/industry-related diploma or degree
• Expertise in managing agencies, including partnership coordination, strategic direction, contract negotiation, and collaborative results delivery.
• Proven track record in developing and executing global PR strategies

Benefits

What We Offer

At Belmond Trains & Cruises, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

• Health & Dental insurance plans
• Discover Belmond Programme which includes complimentary and preferred rate experiences at our iconic destinations
• Group Income Protection – Group Life Insurance – Employer contribution pension
• Team social events
• Wellness programme throughout the year

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

This is your moment. Apply today!

About Us

Belmond Trains & Cruises whisk guests away on evocative adventures across land and water. The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journeys between captivating European cities. Sister train British Pullman runs lavish day excursions around the UK from London. Britannic Explorer celebrates all that is intriguing, quirky and quintessential about the UK on journeys to Cornwall, Wales and the Lake District. Royal Scotsman offers thrilling escapes in the Scottish Highlands. Eastern & Oriental Express connects ancient wonders and cosmopolitan cities in Southeast Asia. On the water, Les Bateaux Belmond luxury barges cruise through Burgundy, Champagne and Provence.

With our vast offerings, the opportunities to craft a unique career here are endless. Join us and achieve the truly exceptional.

The Belmond & LVMH Family

Belmond Trains & Cruises is proud to be part of LVMH and the Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.