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Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Designer to join our Global Creative and Content department where you’ll join a team of 46 professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader marketing, content, and operations teams, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You’ll be part of a team that is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, is committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important : People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care For Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include :

Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally.

Flexible work schedule.

Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center.

A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption.

Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match.

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with a close fun team, are results driven, and want a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

Responsibilities include contributing to the creative development and execution of visual assets across a diverse portfolio of luxury resort brands within the Hyatt Inclusive Collection. This role supports brand growth and consistency by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver design solutions that align with Hyatt’s global standards and storytelling approach. Ideal candidates will bring strong attention to detail, a passion for design excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values care, creativity, and innovation.

Collaborate closely with the Senior Creative Manager and cross-functional teams—including creative, marketing, and operations—to strategize, conceptualize, and deliver visually compelling assets that align with business goals and uphold brand consistency.

Design and implement strategic, brand-aligned creative across digital, print, social, and identity channels—strengthening brand recognition and impact.

Prepare and finalize digital and print-ready files with precision, ensuring all assets meet technical specifications and production standards.

Adhere to established protocols for the Digital Asset Library to ensure assets are properly uploaded, tagged, and readily accessible.

Apply expert-level time management, critical thinking, and communication skills to effectively navigate fast-paced workflows and collaborate across departments.

Research and apply emerging trends, tools, and technologies to keep creative output innovative, current, and competitive.

Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, proactively identify and resolve challenges, and drive accountability to meet critical deadlines.

Ensure brand integrity by maintaining visual consistency across all assets, platforms, and touchpoints, in alignment with Hyatt’s global brand standards.

Mentor, support, and develop growing team members—including Designers and Associate Designers—by providing feedback, fostering professional growth, and cultivating a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience Required :

7+ years of experience within an advertising agency or in-house creative team.

Exceptional online portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and expertise in color theory, logo design, layout, typography and graphic design.

360° brand design experience across print, branding, social, digital, environmental and event channels.

Flexible and comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively.

Elevated typography skills with a strong eye for detail and design quality.

Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Experience collaborating with creative leaders, copywriters, and project managers.

Strong understanding of digital production processes with the ability to lead creative execution.

Proven time management and project organization skills.

Flexible and comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Expert knowledge of print and digital file production.

Experience Preferred :

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.

Experience working within digital asset management systems (e.g., uploading, tagging, and organizing creative assets).

Familiarity with project management tools, preferably Workfront.

Working knowledge of motion design and video editing using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Experience designing for hospitality, travel, or luxury lifestyle brands.

Understanding of performance-based email design, including optimization for engagement and deliverability.

Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability, with interest or experience in AI tools and emerging creative technologies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and / or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you :

Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

The salary range for this position is $70,800-$95,000 annually. This role is also eligible for a bonus plan.

The final pay rate / salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Hospitality

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