Design Lead

The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection

$90K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Florida, US
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional design experience (agency experience a plus)
  • Comfortable designing for both static and digital/print formats
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating bold typography and expressive visual design
  • Ability to create emotionally driven, narrative-based creative work
  • Experience with branding systems and campaign development
  • Skilled in storytelling through design, including photography or AI-assisted visuals
  • Strong conceptual thinker who prioritizes creative direction over execution-only design
  • Proficiency in Adobe Products and highly skilled in Figma

Responsibilities

  • Translate and uphold the Creative Director's vision across all projects for consistent brand messaging.
  • Lead, mentor, and support the design team to enhance their skills and output quality.
  • Oversee creative workflows, deadlines, and project priorities for effective execution.
  • Review and approve creative deliverables to maintain adherence to creative vision and brand standards.
  • Stay updated on emerging creative platforms, tools, and trends for team enhancement.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business objectives into impactful visual concepts.
  • Assist with photo and video shoots to ensure the creative vision is realized on set.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Translate and uphold the Creative Director's vision across all projects, ensuring consistency throughout every channel and touchpoint.
  • Lead, mentor, and support the design team, providing clear direction so designers can focus on what they do best.
  • Oversee and manage creative workflows, deadlines, and project priorities to ensure smooth execution.
  • Review and approve creative deliverables, ensuring they remain true to the established creative vision and brand standards.
  • Stay ahead of emerging creative platforms, tools, and trends to continuously elevate the team's output.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate business objectives into compelling visual concepts, in alignment with the Creative Director's direction.
  • Assist photo and video shoots, working closely with photographers, videographers, and external partners to ensure the creative vision is executed on set when needed.
  • Foster a creative environment where innovation, growth, and excellence are encouraged.

Qualifications
  • 4+ years of professional design experience (agency experience a plus)
  • Comfortable designing for both static and digital/print formats
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating bold typography and expressive visual design
  • Ability to create emotionally driven, narrative-based creative work
  • Experience with branding systems and campaign development
  • Skilled in storytelling through design, including photography or AI-assisted visuals
  • Strong conceptual thinker who prioritizes creative direction over execution-only design
  • Proficiency in Adobe Products, and highly skilled in Figma
  • Experience concepting for social media and digital advertising
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent communication and time-management skills


Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
  • Experience with AI editing or AI-assisted tools.
  • Familiarity with brand guidelines and marketing strategy.

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