Intern, Graphic Designer at Mandarin… · Dubai

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is looking for a Graphic Designer Intern to join our Public Relations & Marketing Team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

With a pristine oceanfront setting, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is a stylish urban resort overlooking the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s glittering skyline, which is dominated by Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The hotel's beachfront location and open-air facilities are designed to bring a new level of relaxed luxury to the city.

About the job

Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Graphic Designer Intern will be responsible for managing the hotel’s creative projects from inception to completion and for bringing ideas to life using his/her design and illustration skills.

As a Graphic Designer Intern you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop master visual concepts in line with the internal creative brief and the campaigns’ objectives.
• Fulfil general design requests, art-working, supply of materials and day-to-day design needs.
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and provide graphic design support to various hotel departments.
• Design and produce marketing materials including, but not limited to, collateral, touchpoints, advertisements, brochures, signage and presentations.
• Monitor the progress of all projects, providing continuous status updates.
• Adhere to Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s brand guidelines in all design projects.
• Ensure that the corporate BCM manuals are kept up-to-date and implemented as appropriate.
• Supervise production of the hotel’s internal and external collaterals as per the brand’s standards.
• Source and maintain a list of reliable suppliers.
• Manage relationships with external printers and suppliers to ensure quality control at all times.
• Co-ordinate the display and removal of all promotional materials within the hotel premises
• Update and maintain databases of designs, photography, and video assets.
• Adhere to all standards, policies, and procedures (SOPs, etc.).
• Assist departments to implement campaigns in accordance with the marketing plan.
• Maintain the inventory and ordering of collaterals and design kits.
• Support departments with photo or video shoots
• Respond to trade, media or other departments’ requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, helpful and passionate to exceed expectations.
• Immaculately groomed and articulate with a highly professional appearance.
• Be resourceful to provide information or note down requests from other colleagues.
• Demonstrate business ethics and personal integrity.
• Approach work with a sense of urgency and purpose
• Allocate time and resources effectively when faced with competing demands.
• Communicate internally and externally with concerned parties to determine layout designs and implementation procedures.
• Stay up to date with latest graphic design software and techniques to accordingly recommend tools that can be efficiently applied.
• Maintain project schedules and collaborate with the head of department with regard to project timing, scope and budget.

As a Graphic Designer Intern we expect from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or any other design related education certification.
• Solid knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and interactive media production.
• A solution-oriented, collaborative, proactive individual with strong communication skills.
• A flexible and resilient approach with the ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Minimum 6 months of internship/full-time experience working in an agency or marketing environment in a similar role.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design.
• Previous working experience in the Middle East is an advantage.
• Portfolio of work ready to share.
• Availability to join in September for a duration of 6 months.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

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