Design Lead

About the role

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is an exquisite extension of the renowned Ritz-Carlton brand, dedicated to redefining ultra-luxury hospitality at sea. As a "Lady or Gentleman" of our esteemed team, you'll uphold the "Gold Standards" that define Ritz-Carlton's legacy of unparalleled service and excellence.

The Gold Standards are the bedrock of the Ritz-Carlton experience, embodying the values and culture that set us apart in the industry. Our Ladies & Gentlemen are our most important resource, empowered through trust, honesty, respect, integrity, and commitment to nurture talent and enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Translate and uphold the Creative Director's vision across all projects, ensuring consistency throughout every channel and touchpoint.
• Lead, mentor, and support the design team, providing clear direction so designers can focus on their craft.
• Oversee and manage creative workflows, deadlines, and project priorities to ensure smooth execution.
• Review and approve creative deliverables, ensuring they remain true to the established creative vision and brand standards.
• Stay ahead of emerging creative platforms, tools, and trends to continuously elevate the team's output.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate business objectives into compelling visual concepts, in alignment with the Creative Director's direction.
• Assist photo and video shoots, working closely with photographers, videographers, and external partners to execute the creative vision on set when needed.
• Foster a creative environment where innovation, growth, and excellence are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional design experience (agency experience a plus).
• Comfortable designing for both static and digital/print formats.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating bold typography and expressive visual design.
• Ability to create emotionally driven, narrative-based creative work.
• Experience with branding systems and campaign development.
• Skilled in storytelling through design, including photography or AI-assisted visuals.
• Strong conceptual thinker who prioritizes creative direction over execution-only design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Products, and highly skilled in Figma.
• Experience concepting for social media and digital advertising.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI editing or AI-assisted tools.
• Familiarity with brand guidelines and marketing strategy.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is an equal opportunity, inclusive employer and considers all applicants based on merit, competence, and qualifications.