At Majestic Resorts, human talent has always been the key to our success. We offer you an excellent work environment where you can develop all your abilities to grow together professionally and personally. Majestic Resorts is a brand of high-end hotels with exceptional all-inclusive service.

We are looking for a Assistant Design Manager will assist in managing and executing digital and print designs, supporting the management and workflow of the design team.
A person filling this position should demonstrate the aptitude to enforce and establish brand standards and encourage continual advancement in digital and physical design applications on property and online.
The ability to work in collaboration cross-department is essential to success in this role. Strong communication skills are required to build confidence with Corporate, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales teams to unify the efforts to implement a consistent brand identity.
This role will fill the responsibility of acting manager in the destination of Punta Cana, coordinating with the Design Manager in Mexico, to manage the design team and establish visual brand alignment with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Design Manager in planning, organizing, and overseeing design projects, including coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and efficient project delivery


• Audit the hotels for implementation of visual brand standards and develop proposals for remedying incorrect use of the brand standards. Follow up with Operations and Purchasing on implementation of these standards as needed.


• Ability to manage, and also execute, both digital and print design projects. Lead by example continually learning new skills and staying on top of trends as digital design evolves.


• Actively support the media buy schedules for suppliers in the trade industry including managing any communications and deadlines accordingly. Manage up any missing deadlines or information required to complete tasks


• Demonstrate the ability to effectively design for various applications including brand identity at the hotel level, print ads for sales, exhibit and tradeshow events, promotional products, email and digital marketing campaigns, and website design


• Learn the product and assist the design team in understanding our role as brand ambassadors and protectors


• Collaborate with designers to develop and refine design concepts, graphics, and layouts. Provide feedback, guidance, and support to ensure designs align with brand guidelines and meet project objectives


• Show ownership of project requests from start to implementation, and set the example and tone for the team to do the same


• Conduct thorough reviews of design deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to design standards. Offer constructive feedback and implement revisions as needed to maintain high-quality output.


• Stay updated on industry trends, design best practices, and emerging technologies. Conduct research and provide recommendations for incorporating innovative design techniques and tools into projects.


• Foster effective communication and collaboration among the design team members. Assist in coordinating work schedules with the design manager, to optimize productivity and meet project deadlines.


• Identify training needs and provide guidance to junior designers. Offer mentorship and support to help develop their design skills and professional growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in digital design, graphic design, or a related field

Experience:

• 3+ years of professional design experience with people leadership or management, hotel industry is preferred but not required

Language(s):

• English (Fluency)


• Spanish

Required skills:

• Creative drive and a keen eye for innovative ideas and design trends


• Determination to resolve feedback or issues in a timely manner


• Knowledge of HTML5, CSS and coding in email platforms (Mailchimp)


• Experience or working knowledge of designing digital banners, emails and / or webpages


• Familiarity with best practices for digital and graphic design


• Ability to develop brand identity through multiple assets


• Ability to print-ready / preflight files and deliver completely and work with print vendors


• Demonstrated ability to design for tradeshow events


• Facilitating with providers and knowledge of local providers is helpful to collaborate with Purchasing to deliver quality printed materials within budget and on time


• Adaptable and able to pick up new techniques


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Demonstrated leadership capabilities


• Ability to manage up challenges proposed with solutions and encourage the team to problem solve finding a solution that aligns with the brand or project strategy


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Works well under pressure, with flexibility, and occasionally within tight deadlines


• Thorough and precise in their work


• Problem solving capabilities


• Initiative to manage all work through to completion


• Positive attitude