Elevate your career with us as an on-site Senior Graphic Designer at Witham Family Hotels. Your office will be located in the picturesque village of Bar Harbor, Maine. You'll thrive in a collaborative team environment, embracing diverse inputs from several properties and departments, each with its unique brand identity. Here, your creative flexibility will be celebrated as you work alongside the CEO and Director of Marketing, designing visually compelling and brand-consistent materials across all platforms to captivate our audience and leave a lasting impression.

You will engage in and execute our email marketing and guest communication strategy, creating mobile-responsive templates and optimizing our use of Revinate Ivy, as a way of enhancing guest experience. You will ensure that all designs are high-quality, refined for quick loading, and include clear call-to-action elements.

As our imaginative expert, you'll transform the guest experience into a visual delight and boost revenue. You'll apply your skills in web design, advertisements, print and logo design, signage, branding, and manage web hosting, while executing creative solutions for modern hospitality.

In this role, you'll lead exciting design projects, mentor junior designers, and work closely with various teams to ensure our visual identity shines. Proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and the Adobe Suite, along with coding expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, will empower you to craft responsive, cross-browser, and SEO-friendly websites effortlessly (experience with Schema is a plus).

Want to do all of this in an environment where you are highly-valued? We are a family-owned independent hotel company and we are passionate about creating the best company culture and guest experience. We have been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine, and as an Inclusive Workplace for 2022 and 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that our strength lies in our differences.

You will be creating masterpieces on a full-time year-round basis. Your schedule will mostly be Monday to Friday, and we are flexible.

The base pay is $65,000 per year and is adjusted upwards to commensurate with work experience and skillset.

What you may not know is that we also have amazing benefits and perks:

• Start earning PTO (Paid Time Off), up to 136 hours in your first year (prorated based on hire date). The more years you spend with us, the more PTO you earn!

• Health Insurance – multiple Aetna Health plans, we pay 80% of the cost, including if you select the family option!

• Dental Insurance - Our dental plan is amazing. It is a gem. You get up to 4 cleanings a year and so much more. We pay 80% of the cost.

• 401(k) plan – up to 4% match.

• End of Season Bonus.

• Heating savings program in partnership with Irving - save on heating oil and propane.

• Core Values Program – earn points for branded swag!

• Life insurance and Accident, Death & Dismemberment policies – we cover the first $10,000, with additional voluntary coverage available.

• Short-term disability at no cost.

• Referral Bonus – up to $1,000 per new full-time employee you refer.

• Discounts on hotel stays (our portfolio, and at selected New England Inns & Resorts collection hotels), dining, and spa services.

• Employee Recognition Programs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Experienced counseling, free & anonymous.

• Employee Relief Fund – Financial support for unexpected situations. Mostly funded by our awesome teammates!

• Annual Flu Shot Clinic.

• Witham Family Hotels Gala – an annual event that recognizes YOU!

• Be part of a company that gives back - The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund just donated the millionth dollar to a local organization.

Here are some more details:

Essential Duties

• Creative Maestro: Maintain websites and design advertising campaigns, creating and sustaining a consistent and impactful brand experience.

• Master of Platforms: Oversee web hosting and ensure our online presence is top-notch, user-friendly, and secure in conjunction with our web partners.

• Visual Storyteller: Lead the charge in crafting and evolving our visual identity across web design, advertisements, print and logo design, signage, and branding.

• Revenue Booster: Strategically drive revenue growth through innovative and compelling design solutions, including email marketing and SMS.

• Innovative Visionary: Unleash your artistry for a stunning, cohesive brand presence that captivates and engages our audience.

• Creative Collaboration: Thrive in a dynamic creative environment, collaborating with a team that embraces open communication, idea sharing, and constructive feedback, all aimed at achieving the most exceptional outcomes together.

• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or needed.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant design software, to translate ideas into visually stunning assets.

• Proficiency in web design and development, with fluency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, enabling the creation of responsive, cross-browser, and SEO-friendly websites.

• Strong understanding of branding principles and the ability to craft cohesive visual identities across various platforms and mediums.

• Experience in managing web hosting and executing creative solutions tailored to the modern hospitality industry landscape.

• Ability to lead design projects effectively, mentor junior designers, and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality visual outcomes.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate ideas, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate effectively within a diverse team environment.

• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on delivering exceptional results while adhering to brand guidelines and project deadlines.

• Familiarity with Schema markup is a plus, enhancing the ability to optimize website content for search engines and improve overall user experience.

• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and adaptability, coupled with a passion for delivering innovative design solutions that elevate the guest experience and drive revenue growth.

• Attention to detail, adaptability, integrity, and honesty - the backbone of every action!

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

• Prior experience working in the hospitality industry is preferred but not required.

• Five years of senior-level design, including social media experience and planning and managing content in a corporate, or agency setting is required.

Performance Measurement:

• 90 Day performance review, annual performance review, attendance, productivity, feedback from others, etc.

If you have a love for design, leadership skills, and a passion for hospitality, we'd love to have you on board!