Senior Manager, Graphic Design

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Come grow with a company where purpose and possibility meet.

Starwood Hotels is home to some of the most dynamic brands in the world. We exist to improve the planet—one hotel at a time—and we’re defined by impact, purpose, and a deep respect for the world around us.

1 Hotels invites guests to live in rhythm with nature—offering spaces that restore, inspire, and come alive from day to night, where sustainability, wellness, and social energy exist in thoughtful balance.

Treehouse Hotels brings back the wonder of childhood hideaways—cozy, curious, and just a little mischievous. It’s a place to play, dream, and drift off the script, where handcrafted details and nostalgic touches turn every stay into a story.

Baccarat Hotels carries forward a 250-year legacy and the spirit of l’art de vivre—the French art of celebrating life—with beauty, ritual, and moments of delight.

Recognized by Newsweek as a 2025 Most Loved Workplace, Starwood Hotels fosters a culture where creativity thrives, collaboration is second nature, and people are valued for who they are and what they bring. If you’re ready to bring your whole self to a team where thoughtful work leaves a lasting mark—you belong here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Graphic Design who sees brand as a living system and knows how to build, maintain, and evolve it with care, craft, and clarity.

This is a hands-on, production-forward role for a designer who loves making the work.

You’ll own creative execution across a wide range of brand touchpoints and spend significant time designing, refining, and building assets yourself—while flexing into creative art direction on select projects, campaigns, and content moments. You’re comfortable moving between systems and storytelling, between detail and direction.

Most of all, you’re excited by the opportunity to grow, expanding your creative influence without compromising strong design craft.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative Execution

• Own creative execution from concept development through final production across brand, marketing, and digital initiatives.
• Produce high-quality creative across campaigns, presentations, toolkits, and evergreen brand assets.
• Ensure visual excellence, craft, and accuracy across all deliverables, setting a high bar for quality and consistency

Execute Cross-Channel Creative

• Design and oversee creative across
• Email marketing and CRM
• UX/UI and digital experiences
• Collateral and presentations
• Brand and seasonal campaigns
• Video, photography, and motion assets

• Production design and physical brand touchpoints
• Translate brand strategy into expressive, multi-channel creative, adapting work across platforms while preserving emotion, clarity, and brand voice.
• Incorporate feedback, performance insights to iterate and improve creative effectiveness across channels.

Flex into Art Direction

• Flex into creative art direction, shaping the visual approach through concept development, mood boards, and visual storytelling on select projects.
• Support photo and video shoots through pre-production planning and post-production feedback.
• Collaborate with external partners, including photographers, videographers, freelancers, and agencies, to ensure elevated execution.

Drive Systems & Brand Building

• Create and evolve scalable design systems and templates across Adobe, Figma, and Canva, supporting a growing ecosystem of touchpoints.
• Help evolve brand guidelines, toolkits, and playbooks.
• Build micro-identities for sub-programs, content franchises, and initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure brand expression is consistent across all touchpoints.

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with Creative, Brand, Marketing, Digital Product, Social, and cross-functional teams to translate business and brand strategy into compelling creative outcomes.
• Manage priorities across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Foster a culture of kindness, feedback, and shared ownership—no egos, just good work.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of experience in graphic, brand, or visual design
• Strong design background with hands-on execution skills
• Established portfolio showcasing work across campaigns, digital design, and content ecosystems
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva
• Foundational knowledge of UX/UI and digital storytelling
• Experience developing and maintaining brand systems or visual identities
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, content)
• Ability to translate business goals into compelling visual solutions

WHO YOU ARE

• A designer first—curious, thoughtful, and deeply invested in craft
• Passionate about systems, storytelling, and meaningful design

• You value purpose-driven, intuitive, and beautiful work
• You approach collaboration with kindness, humility, and integrity
• You have a genuine passion for hospitality, travel, and brand-led experiences
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong commitment to payroll accuracy and compliance

This role plays a key part in how Starwood Hotels brands come to life—across every channel, every moment, every detail. It’s an opportunity to build, shape, and grow within a creative organization that values both excellence and humanity.

About us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.