Job Description: Junior Graphic Designer
Location: Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: Group Content & Creative Manager
Start Your Creative Career with Hodson Bay Group
Are you a recent Graphic Design graduate or at the beginning of your creative career? Do you have a passion for design, a great eye for detail, and a portfolio that shows your creativity and potential?
At Hodson Bay Group, we're looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing Team and help bring our brands to life across digital, print and on-property experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across some of Ireland's leading hotel brands, including Hodson Bay Hotel, Galway Bay Hotel, Sheraton Athlone Hotel and Hyatt Centric Dublin, while also contributing to exciting group-wide projects and new ventures. You'll gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of marketing campaigns, events, promotions, guest communications, social media content, signage, and brand initiatives.
Working closely with our Group Content & Creative Manager, you'll be supported, mentored and encouraged to develop your skills in a fast-paced, creative environment where no two days are the same.
This role is ideal for someone with a recent qualification in Graphic Design or up to 1-2 years of experience who is eager to learn, grow and build a successful career in design and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
Design a wide range of marketing materials across print and digital channels.
Create social media graphics, digital & email assets, promotional materials and website graphics.
Assist with the creation of hotel brochures, menus, event collateral, signage and in-house communications.
Support marketing campaigns working closely with the marketing team including design, digital, social and PR.
Help maintain brand consistency across all customer touchpoints.
Prepare artwork files for print and digital production.
Proof designs carefully to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
Assist with photography, video and creative content projects where required.
Liaise with external suppliers such as printers and signage providers.
Stay up to date with design trends and bring fresh ideas to the team.
Support wider Hodson Bay Group projects and new business ventures as required.
Essential Requirements
This role is designed for someone starting out in their design career. We are more interested in your creativity, attitude and willingness to learn than years of experience.
A qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related discipline.
A strong portfolio that showcases your creativity, design thinking and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly: Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
Understanding of typography, layout and visual communication principles.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Excellent attention to detail.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to take feedback constructively and continuously improve your work.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable (But Not Essential)
Experience gained through internships, college projects or freelance work.
Basic knowledge of video editing, motion graphics or photography.
An interest in hospitality, travel, tourism or lifestyle brands.
What You'll Gain
This is more than just a design role... it's an opportunity to build a strong creative foundation within one of Ireland's leading hospitality groups. You'll have the opportunity to:
Build a diverse portfolio across multiple well-known brands.
Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing and creative professionals.
Gain exposure to campaign development, branding, content creation, digital marketing and print production.
Work on exciting projects ranging from hotel launches and events to major marketing campaigns.
Develop both your technical and creative skills in a supportive environment.
Be part of a collaborative and friendly team that genuinely enjoys creating great work together.
Why Join Hodson Bay Group?
At Hodson Bay Group, we're proud to be recognised as a Best Workplace in Hospitality and a recipient of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards. With over 700 team members from more than 50 nationalities, we are committed to creating an environment where people can learn, develop and thrive.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Complimentary use of our state-of-the-art Leisure Club
Free car parking
Complimentary meals during shifts
Employee discounts at our luxury Spa
Discounted stays across Hodson Bay Group hotels
Access to discounted rates at over 8,000 Marriott Hotels worldwide
Sports & Social Club activities and events
Employee Engagement and Recognition programmes
Opportunities for learning, development and career progression
Ready to Start Your Design Career?
If you're passionate about design, eager to learn, and excited by the opportunity to work on a variety of creative projects across one of Ireland's leading hospitality groups, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step in your creative career with Hodson Bay Group!
Hodson Bay Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation or support, please contact our HR team and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements
