Design Lead

Join the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection:
Where Every Voyage is a Symphony of Luxury Embark on an extraordinary journey with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, an exquisite extension of the renowned Ritz-Carlton brand, dedicated to redefining ultra-luxury hospitality  a "Lady or Gentleman" of our esteemed team, you'll be entrusted with the art of delivering the impeccable "Gold Standards" that have made the Ritz-Carlton an epitome of excellence across the globe.

The Essence of Excellence:
The Gold Standards The Gold Standards are the bedrock of the Ritz-Carlton experience, setting us apart in the industry and establishing a legacy of unparalleled service. These standards embody the values and culture that define our brand, and serve as the compass guiding our every endeavor. The Employee Promise At The Ritz-Carlton, our Ladies & Gentlemen are the most important resource in our service commitment to each other and our guests.

By applying the principles of trust, honesty, respect, integrity, and commitment, we empower and nurture talent to the benefit of each individual and the company. The Ritz-Carlton fosters a culture where all are valued, quality of life is enhanced, individual aspirations are fulfilled, and The Ritz-Carlton Mystique is strengthened. Join us on a journey where every day is a testament to the highest standard of luxury and service.

• 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 what they do best.
• 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 ensure the creative vision is executed on set when needed.
• Foster a creative environment where innovation, growth, and excellence are encouraged.

• 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

• 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 will consider all applicants for employment with the Company on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Working from our offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Valletta, Malta, our shoreside team includes a wide variety of positions to support The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection in delivering excellence. These roles include guest-facing Yacht Vacation Consultants, cruise hotel operations professionals, IT support, accounting and finance, sales and marketing professionals and more.