Senior Graphic and Marketing Designer - Newport

JOB TITLE - Senior Graphic and Marketing Designer
DEPARTMENT - Marketing
CONTRACT TYPE - Full Time, Permanent
RATE OF PAY - Competitive plus excellent benefits
HOURS - 40 hours per week
LOCATION - NP18 1HQ
ID - REQ5840

OVERVIEW -
Are you a visionary designer with a passion for leading creative teams and delivering impactful marketing campaigns? The Celtic Collection is seeking a Senior Graphic & Marketing Designer to join our dynamic Marketing Department and play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our brand across multiple venues, including ICC Wales.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you'll lead the design function across the Celtic Collection and ICC Wales, managing both in-house and freelance designers. You'll be responsible for developing innovative design concepts, overseeing multiple projects, and ensuring all marketing materials meet brand standards and campaign objectives.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, support strategic marketing initiatives, and drive creative excellence across digital, print, and event collateral.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the design team, delegating briefs and overseeing workloads.
Develop and implement creative design solutions for marketing campaigns and events.
Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers to deliver high-quality assets.
Maintain brand consistency while evolving visual identity in line with business growth.
Manage budgets, timelines, and project delivery across multiple concurrent briefs.
Support digital strategy including website content, email campaigns, and social media assets.
Liaise with photographers, printers, and agencies to produce compelling visual content.
Contribute to team development, training, and departmental innovation.

What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a senior graphic design role, ideally within a marketing environment.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.).
Experience with HTML email design and digital content creation.
Excellent communication, proofreading, and copywriting skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
A collaborative team player with a proactive and creative mindset.

Be Recognised and Rewarded
As one of our Hospitality Heroes, you'll enjoy a wide range of company benefits, including:
Access to career development training from day one
Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays
Discounted leisure membership
Free GP virtual appointment service
24/7 wellbeing helpline
NEST pension scheme
Social Club
Staff appreciation events
Monthly and end-of-year awards

Grow with Us
As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say -
• I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN
• I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS
• I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment
• I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role
• I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED
• I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY

Recruitment Information
In the event we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this campaign early.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process, in line with current UK Visas and Immigration regulations.
The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age or background.