Marketing Executive: Projects & Design

Job Overview

Hodson Bay Group is seeking a proactive and organised Marketing Executive: Projects & Design to join the Marketing Department. This hybrid role blends generalist marketing coordination and project management with hands-on creative/graphic design support, with a primary focus on supporting the delivery and day-to-day rollout of the Yew Point eco-tourism proposition.

Based at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, you will report to the Group Content & Creative Manager and work closely with the Group Sales Director and wider teams to plan, coordinate and deliver marketing activity, ensure timelines are met, and help keep stakeholders aligned. You will also contribute to wider group initiatives as required, providing practical team support and producing design assets when needed.

While the primary focus will be on Yew Point, you will also support broader marketing activity across the Hodson Bay Group, coordinating projects, assisting with campaign delivery, and providing creative/administrative support to the team as needed. This variety will allow you to work across multiple initiatives and channels while helping maintain consistent standards, processes and brand presentation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery (Yew Point proposition)

• Coordinate delivery of the Yew Point proposition across marketing touchpoints, working from brief to delivery and ensuring priorities, timelines and outputs are clear.
• Manage project plans, track actions and dependencies, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders to support on-time delivery.

Marketing Coordination & Cross-team Collaboration

• Coordinate marketing activity (campaigns, content, collateral and internal requests) across teams to ensure briefs are complete and delivery is consistent.
• Liaise with Sales, Operations and the wider marketing team to keep stakeholders aligned and ensure brand standards are upheld across channels.

Generalist Marketing Support & Content Coordination

• Support planning and coordination of content and campaign schedules, helping gather inputs, organise approvals and keep deliverables moving.
• Bring creative ideas and a customer-first perspective to help enhance messaging and presentation across the Yew Point and group brands.

Design Production & Brand Standards

• Design and update a range of assets (digital and print) as required to support campaigns, proposition delivery, and operational needs.
• Maintain high attention to detail and ensure all outputs are on-brand, accurate, and delivered to agreed deadlines.

Campaign Delivery & Operational Coordination

• Coordinate the delivery of collateral for campaigns, launches, and events, ensuring the right assets are produced, approved and distributed.
• Support day-to-day internal requests from hotel teams, helping prioritise work and maintain a seamless, consistent brand experience.

Broader Team Support

• Provide day-to-day support to the Marketing team, including coordinating briefs, organising project information, and helping keep workflows running smoothly.
• Support group-wide or individual hotel projects as required, ensuring requests are understood, scheduled, and completed to the expected standard.

Artwork Preparation, Proofing & Production Support

• Prepare artwork for production, ensuring files are correctly set up for print and digital use and supplied in the required formats.
• Proof outputs and coordinate reviews/approvals, resolving issues quickly to protect quality and timelines.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Work with external suppliers (e.g., printers/signage) to brief requirements, confirm specifications and support smooth execution.
• Track supplier timelines and deliveries, ensuring quality standards are met and items arrive on schedule.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date with marketing and design trends to help improve campaign effectiveness and creative output.
• Contribute to improving ways of working (templates, trackers, briefing and approval processes) to support smoother project delivery.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.

Technical Skills (Design & Marketing)

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with a strong understanding of layout, typography, and branding principles.
• Knowledge of video editing, photography, and motion graphics is a plus.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills; comfortable using trackers, shared calendars and collaboration tools to manage tasks, timelines and approvals.

Portfolio & Design Skills

• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative design skills, with attention to detail and a solid understanding of brand consistency.
• Ability to create designs that are both visually appealing and on-brand.

Collaboration & Communication

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams and keep projects moving.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback to improve design quality and align with the brand vision.

Attention to Detail & Time Management

• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring high-quality designs in all projects.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities across marketing coordination, project delivery and design tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Print Production Knowledge

• Knowledge of print production processes and the ability to prepare artwork for various formats, ensuring the final product meets production standards.

Hospitality Experience (Bonus)

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry or working on hotel-related marketing projects is an advantage, though not required.

Why Join Us?

At Hodson Bay Group, we're recognised as a 'Best Workplace in Hospitality 2025' by Great Place to Work and have received the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards. With over 700 employees from more than 50 countries worldwide, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. In addition to joining a vibrant team, you will enjoy these benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Complimentary use of our state-of-the-art Leisure Club
• Free car parking facilities
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Exclusive staff discounts at our luxurious spa
• Discounted stays in Hodson Bay Group hotels
• Discounted rates at over 8,000 Marriott Hotels worldwide
• Access to our vibrant Sports & Social Club and employee engagement initiatives