Senior Graphic and Marketing Designer

Celtic Manor Resort; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality and leisure destination in Newport is seeking a Senior Graphic and Marketing Designer to lead their creative team. This role involves overseeing design projects, ensuring brand consistency, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in graphic design and leadership, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to career development training

Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays

Discounted leisure membership

Free GP virtual appointment service

24/7 wellbeing helpline

NEST pension scheme

Staff appreciation events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior graphic design role, ideally within a marketing environment.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat.
• Strong leadership and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design team, delegating briefs and overseeing workloads.
• Develop and implement creative design solutions for marketing campaigns.
• Support digital strategy including website content and social media assets.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior graphic design role

Strong leadership and project management skills

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite

Experience with HTML email design

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Collaborative team player

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

JOB TITLE – Senior Graphic and Marketing Designer

DEPARTMENT – Marketing

CONTRACT TYPE – Full Time, Permanent

RATE OF PAY – Competitive plus excellent benefits

HOURS – 40 hours per week

LOCATION – NP18 1HQ

ID – REQ5840

OVERVIEW

Are you a visionary designer with a passion for leading creative teams and delivering impactful marketing campaigns? The Celtic Collection is seeking a Senior Graphic & Marketing Designer to join our dynamic Marketing Department and play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our brand across multiple venues, including ICC Wales.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you’ll lead the design function across the Celtic Collection and ICC Wales, managing both in-house and freelance designers. You’ll be responsible for developing innovative design concepts, overseeing multiple projects, and ensuring all marketing materials meet brand standards and campaign objectives.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, support strategic marketing initiatives, and drive creative excellence across digital, print, and event collateral.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the design team, delegating briefs and overseeing workloads.
• Develop and implement creative design solutions for marketing campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers to deliver high‑quality assets.
• Maintain brand consistency while evolving visual identity in line with business growth.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and project delivery across multiple concurrent briefs.
• Support digital strategy including website content, email campaigns, and social media assets.
• Liaise with photographers, printers, and agencies to produce compelling visual content.
• Contribute to team development, training, and departmental innovation.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in a senior graphic design role, ideally within a marketing environment.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.).
• Experience with HTML email design and digital content creation.
• Excellent communication, proofreading, and copywriting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and creative mindset.

BE RECOGNIS­ED AND REWARDED

• Access to career development training from day one
• Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays
• Discounted leisure membership
• Free GP virtual appointment service
• 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• NEST pension scheme
• Social Club
• Staff appreciation events
• Monthly and end‑of‑year awards

GROW WITH US

• I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN
• I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS
• I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment
• I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role
• I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED
• I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

In the event we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this campaign early.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process, in line with current UK Visas and Immigration regulations.

The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age or background.