Graphic Designer

Company Description

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a five-star beachfront luxury hotel situated at the gateway of Abu Dhabi, offering stunning views of the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The hotel features contemporary architecture combined with elegant interiors, delivering world-class hospitality and exceptional guest experiences. The property offers over 360 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, a variety of award-winning dining venues, extensive conference and event facilities, and premium leisure amenities including private beach access, swimming pools, and fitness facilities. It caters to business travelers, leisure guests, and large-scale corporate and social events. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr upholds international luxury standards while embracing the rich culture and heritage of the United Arab Emirates. The hotel is committed to excellence, innovation, sustainability, and delivering memorable experiences for both guests and colleagues.

Job Description

• The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing and producing high-quality, on-brand visual content that supports the hotel's marketing, communications, and revenue objectives. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications team, the role translates campaign briefs, promotional calendars, and outlet requirements into compelling design assets across print, digital, and in-house collateral, ensuring every piece reflects Fairmont's luxury brand identity and Fairmont visual standards.
• Design and produce marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, posters, in-room directories, tent cards, menus, wine lists, invitations, and signage for all hotel outlets (rooms, F&B, spa, events, weddings).
• Create digital assets for social media, the hotel website, e-newsletters, EDMs, OTA listings, and digital signage/TV channels, ensuring content is optimized for each platform.
• Develop artwork for seasonal promotions, festive campaigns (Ramadan, National Day, New Year, summer), and outlet-specific activations in coordination with F&B, Spa, and Rooms Division teams.
• Ensure all designs strictly adhere to Fairmont brand guidelines, corporate identity standards, and any local regulatory or cultural requirements.
• Liaise with external printers, signage vendors, and production houses to manage print specifications, proofing, quality control, and timely delivery within budget.
• Support basic photo and video shoots for social content, including editing/retouching and light video editing for social content. Basic photography skills for capturing visual assets are preferred.
• Maintain and organize the hotel's digital asset library, templates, and brand toolkit for easy access by other departments.
• Assist in the design and layout of internal communications, colleague engagement materials, training aids, and back-of-house signage.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Manager/Director on project timelines, ensuring design requests from all departments are prioritized and delivered on schedule.
• Stay current with design trends, hospitality marketing best practices, and competitor collateral to bring fresh creative ideas to the team.
• Support the preparation of presentations, proposals, and sales kits for the Sales, Events, and Catering teams as required.
• Ensure proper archiving and version control of all design files and maintain confidentiality of pre-release campaign material.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years of graphic design experience, preferably within a luxury hotel, hospitality group, or agency serving hospitality/lifestyle clients.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design range across print and digital media is required at interview stage.
• Prior experience working with an international hotel brand (Accor, Fairmont, or similar) is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects is a plus.
• Familiarity with Canva, PowerPoint/Keynote for quick-turnaround internal decks and proposals.
• Understanding of print production processes: color profiles (CMYK/Pantone), bleed, paper stock, and finishing techniques.
• Basic photography and photo-editing skills; video editing capability for social media content is desirable.
• Knowledge of social media specifications and digital content best practices (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn).
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking with meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple design requests and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across Marketing, F&B, Rooms, Spa, and Sales teams.
• Ability to interpret briefs accurately and offer creative solutions aligned with brand and commercial objectives.
• Adaptable and responsive to last-minute changes typical of a dynamic hotel operating environment.
• Passion for luxury hospitality, storytelling, and the Fairmont brand experience.

• Primarily office-based within the Marketing & Communications department, with periodic requirement to be present on-site during photo/video shoots, events, or promotional activations, including occasional evenings or weekends as business needs dictate.