We’re looking for a hardworking, driven and passionate candidate to join our Marketing Team as a Graphic Designer as we get set for further growth in 2024. As a Graphic Designer you will be responsible for the entire process of defining, visualising and creating graphics and visual communications across The Host & Stay Group. Using your graphic design skills, you will create media products across The Host & Stay Group that communicates brand ideas and services to engage and inform the target audience and current clients, building brand awareness and further establishing The Host & Stay Group and the individual brands regionally and nationwide. This is a Hybrid role, primarily working from home. The working hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm. However there is travel requirements to quarterly meetings, Adhoc assignments and to our HQ Office in Skelton (TS12 2LL). Day to Day you will be responsible for: Communicating with the Marketing Director to determine requirements and ideas for campaigns and marketing material for the individual group brands. Managing a Junior Graphic Designer, allocating tasks and projects to operate efficiently as a design team Working with the Marketing Director to establish creative direction for the company as well as the individual brands. Using the appropriate colors and layout, conceptualise visuals based on individual group brand and campaign requirements from the Marketing Director. Prioritising and managing multiple projects at once. Prepare rough drafts and present ideas to the Marketing Director and amend designs after feedback, if any. Work with the Marketing Director to define group brand guidelines where not already established and develop brand guidelines for new companies acquired. Testing graphic compatibility across various media platforms. Illustrate and design graphics and marketing material for general monthly social media posts, paid adverts, presentations, website, mobile app, brochures, leaflets, print material, email marketing, PR campaigns, monthly reports, and advertising for a variety of media formats. Keeping up with design trends online and developments in software tools, communicate any ideas to the Marketing Director. As well as the design of promotional material, also support in the copywriting of content. Perform retouching, editing and manipulation of images. Supporting the Marketing Director in video production projects across individual brands. Support the Marketing Director in additional marketing tasks when, for example copy writing and social media posting and scheduling, producing and taking part in video content, podcasts and participating in activities (CSR activities, charitable days, local activities and visiting businesses in the local area and networking events). To be considered for this role you MUST have: Proven graphic designing experience Experience creating Videos A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics Familiar and confident with design software A keen eye for aesthetics and details Excellent communication skills Line Management Experience (Desirable) Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines High level of creativity Conscientious about work standards Customer focused Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent attention to detail Degree in design, art, or related fields 2 years minimum experience Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign and other graphic design software Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print and web Full driving license (if you have a disability, we will explore reasonable adjustments with you) Who is Host & Stay? Host & Stay is based in Saltburn-by-the-sea and provides full service holiday home property management to over 1,300 properties across the UK. Host & Stay was born from a love and passion for property, and a desire to lead the change in an age old industry. Our vision is simple, to help property owners maximise their income, maximise their returns, and reduce their fees and their hassle. We’re on a mission to make the UK one of the most popular, guest centric holiday destinations in the world – but not at the expense of holiday homeowners paying high management fees and seeing very little, if any return on their investments. We want our customers and communities to succeed and thrive. Why choose us? The team here at Host & Stay genuinely care about the work we do to transform the lives of our customers and we think this is a pretty big reason to love your career at Host & Stay. Our people are our best asset, so we want to make sure your wellbeing is the best it can be. Our responsibilities as an employer extend beyond the workplace, we want to make sure we can help and support you when you need it most. Benefits: Employee Discounts Cycle to work scheme Employee Assist Programme Health Shied cash plan Paid Volunteering Day Casual Dress Any Questions? If you have access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please contact the Recruitment Team on e: recruitmenthostandstay.co.uk - we will be happy to help We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.