This job expired on 20th January 2025
Junior Graphic Designer
Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland.
We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things.
We are seeking a self-driven Graphics Designer to join our talented marketing team, based at our Head Office in Belfast.
Under the inspiring leadership of our Head of Marketing, Matt McRoberts you will have the opportunity to support the marketing team in the successful delivery of the group’s marketing plan with the creation of a wide range of visually strong assets aligned to the Hastings Hotels brand.
The successful candidate will have previous graphics experience, with expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and a creative flair in design.
We offer a range of benefits including employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development. Find out more about our benefits here.
The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.
To find out more about Hastings Hotels and what our company offers please visit https://www.hastingshotels.com/careers.html
Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About the role
About the role:
Creation of effective design solutions for branded campaigns.
Work closely with internal departments and senior management.
Liaise with printers and suppliers to produce and print materials as required.
Adhere to and follow the company’s brand guidelines.
Art direction of Photography and videography as required.
Work in conjunction with our external agencies and partners.
Development of the Hastings Hotels brand and individual hotel brands.
Requirements:
At least 1 years’ graphics experience in a professional setting
An Honours degree in graphics design or another relevant degree, 2.1 or above.
Highly competent with Mac design based software and the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign).
A natural creative flair when designing assets.
Good working knowledge of video software specifically After effects & Premiere pro
Have strong communication, typography and design skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Strong project management and time management skills.
Desirable:
Knowledge of current design techniques and trends.
What you will need
Required criteria
- At least 1 years’ graphics experience in a professional setting
- An Honours degree in graphics design or another relevant degree, 2.1 or above
- Highly competent with Mac design based software and the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign)
- A natural creative flair when designing assets
- Good working knowledge of video software specifically After effects & Premiere pro
- Have strong communication, typography and design skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
- Strong project management and time management skills
Desired criteria
- Knowledge of current design techniques and trends.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Microsoft Office Suite
Video Skills
Hastings Hotels
Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, one stand-alone grill bar/restaurant and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. Over 50 years this family owned business has successfully earned its identity and in a crowded market place because we place quality at the heart of what we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests. And quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us.
Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our staff. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey. As a result, we are proud to have some of the best staff retention levels in the hospitality industry.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, cash and credit card tips, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development.