Graphic Designer

Role Overview

Graphic Designer at Banyan Tree Dubai, a luxury hospitality resort located on a private beach in Dubai. You will bring the Banyan Tree brand to life through compelling and visually engaging creative work, working closely with the Marketing & Communications team to develop creative assets across digital, social media, print, events, guest communications, and on-property touchpoints.

Company Overview

Banyan Group is one of the world's leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups centered on stewardship and wellbeing. The Group operates a diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf and residences featuring 10 global brands, including Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, Dhawa, Laguna, Homm, Garrya, Folio, and two Banyan Tree brand extensions—Escape and Veya. Established in 2008, Banyan Tree Management Academy has nurtured over 10,000 associates across 23 countries. The Group operates over 70 hotels in 17 countries with over 50 new properties in the pipeline and is recognised for its commitment to environmental protection and community development through the Banyan Tree Global Foundation.

Banyan Tree Dubai is a luxury island escape featuring 3 chilled outdoor pools, a fully-serviced private beach with 500m of pristine waterfront and uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf, an award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, a fitness center, and 7 dining options.

Role Purpose

You will translate creative concepts and brand objectives into high-quality visual communications that enhance the guest experience and support the resort's commercial and brand objectives, ensuring all content reflects Banyan Tree's brand identity while maintaining a fresh, contemporary, and distinctive visual approach.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Design & Brand Experience

• Develop high-quality creative assets across digital, social media, print, events, and on-property communications.
• Translate creative briefs and brand objectives into compelling visual concepts and designs.
• Ensure all creative output is aligned with Banyan Tree's visual identity, tone, and brand guidelines.
• Develop artwork for campaigns, promotions, events, activations, guest communications, menus, collateral, and internal communications.
• Bring fresh and innovative creative ideas while maintaining consistency across all brand touchpoints.
• Support the development of creative concepts that reflect Banyan Tree Dubai's luxury, wellbeing, sustainability, and lifestyle positioning.

Digital & Social Media

• Create engaging visual content for social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns.
• Develop assets for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, websites, email marketing, digital advertising, and other relevant channels.
• Adapt creative concepts into multiple formats and specifications while maintaining visual consistency.
• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure creative content supports the wider content and campaign calendar.
• Stay up to date with current design, digital, social media, and lifestyle trends.

Print & On-Property Collateral

• Design and prepare artwork for menus, brochures, flyers, posters, invitations, signage, guest directories, and other hotel collateral.
• Ensure artwork is accurately prepared for print production and delivered within required timelines.
• Work with external printers, suppliers, photographers, and creative partners where required.
• Ensure all on-property creative materials are presented to a consistently high standard.
• Support the creation and updating of branded templates and creative guidelines.

Creative Collaboration & Project Management

• Work closely with Marketing & Communications, Food & Beverage, Spa, Rooms, and other departments to understand their creative requirements.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, prioritising deadlines and business requirements.
• Take creative briefs, clarify requirements, and provide appropriate design solutions.
• Present creative concepts and respond positively to feedback and revisions.
• Maintain an organised library of creative assets, artwork, templates, and brand materials.
• Ensure projects are delivered accurately, creatively, and on time.

Brand Standards & Quality

• Maintain a strong understanding of Banyan Tree brand standards and ensure consistent application across all materials.
• Demonstrate a strong eye for typography, layout, composition, imagery, colour, and overall visual balance.
• Proofread and quality-check all creative materials before release.
• Ensure accuracy of information, imagery, logos, brand elements, and messaging.
• Contribute ideas that continuously elevate the visual identity and creative output of the resort.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Graphic Designer or similar creative role, ideally within luxury hospitality, lifestyle, luxury retail, or a creative agency.
• Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Design, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design capability, and versatility across digital and print.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience creating content for social media and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, imagery, and visual storytelling.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines while also bringing creative ideas and fresh perspectives.
• Photography, video editing, motion graphics, or animation skills would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong creative and visual thinking.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of luxury and lifestyle aesthetics.
• Brand awareness and commercial understanding.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs effectively.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Adaptability and willingness to explore new creative approaches.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Passion for design, creativity, and visual storytelling.

Additional Information

You will be part of a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand committed to exceptional service, sustainability, and wellbeing. The company provides opportunities for professional growth within an inspiring environment where genuine care for guests and colleagues is at the heart of everything it does.