Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant provides support to the Marketing Department by producing branded creative content for our range of hospitality properties here in beautiful Temecula Valley. The Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant is responsible for assisting with email marketing campaigns, website maintenance, advertising, photography, and preparing creative graphic designs for print and digital for the Ponte properties as well as staying current on trends in the industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create printed and digital marketing materials that reflect the core values of our properties and deliver exceptional communication to our guests.
• Create designs and graphics, such as combinations of photographs, charts, data and text, for marketing materials and digital content.
• Work with print vendors to gather estimates and order printed marketing collateral.
• Support accounting by creating purchase orders for approval of all marketing estimates and submit final invoices.
• Support sales by executing all email campaigns through active Campaign for the Ponte properties.
• Schedule professional photography depending on property needs, lead all photo shoots, and distribute final product.
• Make updates to company websites and 3rd party websites.
• Monitor 3rd party websites for guest reviews and comments and assist with responding to reviews and comments.
• Assist with marketing property events.
• Field and assist with charitable contributions.
• Assist with marketing questions via email or follow-up with appropriate departments.
• Organize and maintain a content database of all graphic design photography and print files for the marketing department.
• Determine software applications to be used and maintain applicable computer programs.
• Visualize and execute conceptual ideas within set guidelines.
• Ensure that brand guidelines are adhered to throughout all company materials.
• Remain up to date with advances in social media technology and the latest social media platforms.
• Understands and adheres to the Ponte values and service standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of marketing and branding principals.
• High level of proficiency of graphic design programs which may include but isn’t limited to the Adobe Creative Cloud (previously Adobe Creative Suite).
• High level of proficiency of Apple Macintosh computers and software.
• Experience with email template software.
• Strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness and desire to learn and grow with the company.
• Proficient understanding of social media marketing and technology.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, busy environment.
• Ability to treat all associates and guests in a respectful courteous manner.
• Exhibits integrity (honesty and truthfulness).
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree and two years of graphic design experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

SCHEDULE:

• Onsite , Monday – Friday
• 8:30am- 5:00pm

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its Clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals. Our national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience. At Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive. We want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients. At Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices