Junior Graphic Designer

Overview

Hodson Bay Group is hiring a Junior Graphic Designer to join its Marketing Team based in Athlone, at Hodson Bay Hotel in County Roscommon, Ireland. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Group Content & Creative Manager and is suited to someone at the start of a design career who wants practical experience across hospitality brands and group-wide initiatives.

The position offers the chance to contribute to the visual identity of several well-known hotels, including Hodson Bay Hotel, Galway Bay Hotel, Sheraton Athlone Hotel and Hyatt Centric Dublin. Work will span digital, print and on-property creative output, along with campaigns, events, promotions, guest communications, social media assets, signage and brand-focused projects.

The organisation is looking for a recent graduate or early-career designer with creativity, strong attention to detail, and a portfolio that demonstrates design ability and potential. The role emphasises learning, mentorship and hands-on exposure in a busy creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a broad mix of marketing visuals for both print and digital use.
• Produce artwork for social media, email campaigns, promotional activity and website content.
• Support the development of brochures, menus, event materials, signage and internal communications.
• Work alongside the marketing team on campaigns involving design, digital, social media and PR.
• Help preserve consistent branding across all guest and customer touchpoints.
• Prepare final artwork files suitable for print and digital production.
• Check layouts and artwork carefully to maintain accuracy and high quality.
• Contribute to photography, video and other creative content work when needed.
• Coordinate with outside vendors such as printers and signage suppliers.
• Keep up with current design trends and contribute fresh ideas.
• Assist with wider group projects and new business ventures as required.

Requirements

• A qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showing originality, design thinking and careful attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Good understanding of typography, layout and visual communication principles.
• Ability to stay organised and manage several tasks at once.
• High attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Openness to feedback and a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Recent internship, college project or freelance experience is helpful but not essential.
• Basic exposure to video editing, motion graphics or photography is desirable but not required.
• An interest in hospitality, travel, tourism or lifestyle brands would be an advantage.

What You Will Gain

This role is intended to help build a strong creative foundation within a major hospitality group. The successful candidate will gain portfolio breadth across multiple brands, mentorship from experienced marketing and creative professionals, and exposure to campaign building, branding, content creation, digital marketing and print production.

The job also offers involvement in varied projects such as hotel launches, events and larger marketing campaigns, plus the opportunity to strengthen both technical and creative skills in a supportive team setting. The workplace is described as collaborative and friendly, with a focus on producing quality work together.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Complimentary access to the state-of-the-art Leisure Club
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Discounts at the luxury Spa
• Reduced rates for stays across Hodson Bay Group hotels
• Access to special rates at more than 8,000 Marriott hotels worldwide
• Sports and Social Club activities and events
• Employee engagement and recognition programmes
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities

Additional Information

Hodson Bay Group describes itself as a recognised Best Workplace in Hospitality and a recipient of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards. The company states that it has more than 700 team members representing over 50 nationalities and aims to provide an environment where people can learn, grow and succeed.

The role is ideal for someone with a recent graphic design qualification or up to 1–2 years of experience who is keen to build a career in design and marketing. Creativity, attitude and willingness to learn are valued more highly than years of experience.