Join the iconic Santa Monica Proper Hotel, where historic charm meets contemporary luxury in the heart of Santa Monica. As a seamless merger of historic retrofit and new construction, our 264-room boutique hotel showcases stunning interior design by international style icon Kelly Wearstler, tantalizing dining options by local culinary stars, and a show-stopping rooftop lounge and swimming pool. With 16,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting and event space, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests. We're seeking an experienced, strategic Creative Marketing Manager to join our team.
Position Summary
The Creative Marketing Manager at Santa Monica Proper Hotel leads visual storytelling and brand execution across all marketing channels, developing compelling content that aligns with Proper Hotels' sophisticated standards while working closely with the sales and marketing team to showcase the property's unique offerings and drive business objectives.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead creative strategy and visual direction
- Maintain brand consistency across all channels
- Develop seasonal campaign concepts
- Guide property photoshoots and content creation
- Oversee design of marketing materials
- Ensure quality of all visual assets
- Manage photography and video production
- Create social media content and assets
- Design digital and print marketing materials
- Develop email marketing visuals
- Produce sales collateral and presentations
- Maintain digital asset library
- Oversee website visual content
- Manage social media aesthetics
- Create digital advertising assets
- Optimize content for various platforms
- Maintain brand guidelines online
- Guide influencer content creation
- Coordinate with external creative partners
- Manage creative project timelines
- Direct freelance photographers/designers
- Track creative department budget
- Ensure timely delivery of materials
- Collaborate with PR and agency partners
- Work closely with Sales on presentations
- Support Events team with marketing materials
- Assist F&B with menu design and content
- Partner with Revenue on promotional assets
- Coordinate with corporate creative team
- Guide internal teams on brand standards
Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in digital design tools
- Strong photography and visual direction abilities
- Understanding of web and social media platforms
- Video editing capabilities
- Knowledge of digital marketing best practices
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum 5 years creative experience in luxury/lifestyle brands
- Proven track record in hospitality or luxury marketing
- Experience managing creative teams and projects
- Portfolio demonstrating strong design aesthetic
- Extended periods of sitting for computer work (4-8 hours daily)
- Regular mobility between office and property locations
- Standing/walking during photo shoots and events
- Frequent movement during creative direction sessions
- Continuous computer use and typing
- Operation of photography/video equipment
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds
- Fine motor skills for detailed design work
Proper Hospitality is a diverse team of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: there is a right way to do things, and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking the best of the best-both within and outside the industry-to join us in building a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company, inspired by a centuries-old tradition. Our work is challenging and fast-paced, but above all, it is rewarding.
To achieve our vision-to inspire and transport people-we seek like-minded candidates who embody our ethos, The Pillars of Proper:
- Care Proper: We are natural and gracious hosts to all.
- Achieve Proper: We are committed to excellence.
- Imagine Proper: We are resourceful.
- Present Proper: We have an appreciation for style and culture.
Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.