Graphic Designer

About Us

Placement International is a global recruitment and placement agency specializing in the hospitality industry. We connect candidates with leading hotels, resorts, and restaurants worldwide through internships, management training programs, and career opportunities, promoting cultural exchange and professional development.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Graphic Designer with strong visual design skills to support the creative and communication needs of Placement International across different departments.
Working within the Design team, you will create a wide range of digital and print materials, including presentations, brochures, social media content, campaign visuals, and internal and external communications. You will collaborate with different teams to understand their needs and translate information into clear, engaging, and visually consistent designs.
The ideal candidate has a strong eye for typography, composition, and detail, and can manage varied design projects from concept to final delivery. This role focuses primarily on graphic design, with opportunities to support content through simple motion graphics and short-form video.

Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Design Experience: At least 2 years of professional graphic design experience. A portfolio demonstrating strong typography, layout, and composition across digital and print materials is required.
Adobe Creative Suite: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with the ability to create original graphics, edit images, and prepare files for digital use and print production. Knowledge of InDesign is a plus.
Core Design Skills: Solid understanding of typography, color, composition, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling. Ability to translate complex or text-heavy information into clear, accessible designs.
Digital and Social Media Design: Experience creating social media posts, carousels, Stories, advertising assets, email banners, and other digital content. Ability to adapt a creative concept across multiple sizes and channels while maintaining visual consistency.
Presentation Design: Ability to turn content into clear, visually engaging presentations with strong information hierarchy and consistent layouts. Experience with PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva.
Canva: Strong working knowledge of Canva, including editable templates, brand kits, and reusable layouts that other teams can use.
Motion Graphics: Working knowledge of animating text, graphics, and simple visual elements for presentations, social media, and other digital content. Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or similar tools is a plus.
Video Editing — a Plus: Basic editing skills for short-form content, including trimming footage, adding subtitles, and adapting videos for different platforms. Familiarity with CapCut or Premiere Pro is welcome.
AI-Assisted Design: Familiarity with AI tools for image generation, editing, or creative exploration, with the judgment to refine outputs and maintain brand consistency and visual quality.
Brand Consistency: Ability to apply established brand guidelines, adapting materials for different audiences and markets.
Workflow and Organization: Ability to manage multiple briefs, prioritize tasks, incorporate feedback, and meet agreed deadlines. Strong organization of working files and final deliverables.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and regional teams. Spanish is a plus.
Attention to Detail: A careful approach to layout, typography, image quality, content accuracy, and file preparation.
Adaptability: Openness to feedback and a willingness to keep developing design skills, explore new tools, and adapt to different project needs.

Responsibilities

Design Creation and Execution

Develop visual concepts and design solutions for different departments, audiences, and communication needs.
Create digital and print materials, including brochures, flyers, reports, certificates, event materials, and internal communications.
Translate briefs and complex information into clear, engaging designs.
Adapt approved concepts across formats, channels, languages, and markets.

Presentations and Visual Communication

Design and refine presentations for commercial, academic, and internal use.
Improve the structure and visual hierarchy of text-heavy content through layouts, graphics, and imagery.
Create editable presentation templates that help teams communicate consistently.

Campaigns and Social Media

Design campaign visuals, social media posts, carousels, Stories, paid ads, and email banners.
Collaborate with Marketing to develop creative assets that support campaign objectives.
Ensure materials meet the specifications of each platform and format.

Brand Application and Templates

Apply established brand guidelines consistently across all materials.
Develop editable templates and reusable layouts that support efficient production.
Maintain organized design files, templates, and shared visual assets.

Motion and Content Support

Create simple animations and motion graphics for presentations, social media, and other digital materials.
Support basic short-form video adaptations when needed.

Collaboration and Project Delivery

Work with the Design Manager and teams across the company to understand project requirements, audiences, and communication objectives.
Contribute ideas, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback into final deliverables.
Manage assigned projects from concept to completion, meeting agreed timelines and specifications.
Communicate progress and flag missing information or timeline concerns early.

Quality Control and Production

Review deliverables for visual consistency, content accuracy, and technical quality before submission.
Prepare production-ready files according to digital or print specifications.
Organize and deliver final files in the appropriate formats for their intended use.

Graphic Designer