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Position Overview

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Junior Graphic Designer, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story. The ideal candidate will have a strong design aesthetic, a passion for digital and print design with the ability to bring creative concepts to life through innovative ideas and meticulous design work.

For this role, the stages of the recruitment process are:

• First stage virtual interview with Head of Brand/Design Manager
• Second Stage interview in-person with Talent Attraction Manager, along with a short design task. More details will be shared should you be invited for an interview.

Please attach or submit a link to your portfolio showcasing both print and digital design, demonstrating creativity, technical skill and a strong design aesthetic. You can share a link or upload a document with your application.

What you’ll get

As a Junior Graphic Designer at Dorchester Collection, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within our Dorchester Collection hotels
• £750 Refer a friend bonus scheme
• World class development opportunities
• Social events throughout the year
• Workday Lunches in the form of a prepaid contactless card
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailers
• Competitive retirement scheme

What you’ll do

• You will be responsible for concept, development and delivery of design work across print and digital channels that align with the Dorchester Collection brand and hotels, under the guidance of our Senior graphic designer and the wider brand team.
• In this role, you will create visually appealing designs for a range of marketing materials including, but not limited to print and digital assets, social content, web banners, info graphics and presentations
• You will manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring deadlines are met without comprise to design or brand quality
• You will assist in the development and maintenance of brand assets, templates and brand guidelines
• In the role, you will collaborate with cross-functional international teams (including Sales, Marketing, Digital and Hotel teams) to understand project requirements. Develop ideas and concepts into effective designs
• You will prepare artwork for print with the ability to follow design specifications, and liaise with external suppliers and printers ensuring levels of quality and consistency are maintained
• You will ensure all design work is created to the highest standards which adhere to the Dorchester Collection and hotels brand guidelines
• Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Junior Graphic Designer you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Junior Graphic Designer, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for the Collection.

What you’ll bring

Essential Skills and Requirements

• You have previous experience in a similar role, ideally in-house
• You’ll have previous experience in both digital and print design, and are proficient in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• You are able to manage time and projects effectively, meeting deadlines
• You are confident to challenge briefs and problem solve
• A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or related field, or an equivalent degree or experience

Preferred Skills

• A good working knowledge of After Effects and Figma would be advantageous