The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. 

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion.  Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. 

The Maples Group looks to add a Cayman Islands based Junior Creative Design Specialist to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent. 

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work. 

About the Role

Working within the global Creative & Digital Studio team, part of the broader global Business Development & Marketing function, the Junior Creative Design Specialist will support the end-to-end creative process, from ideation through to final delivery. This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual looking for their first or second role in creative design with strong visual craft, an eye for detail, and a collaborative mindset. You will work closely with senior designers, copywriters and marketers to translate briefs into compelling concepts and polished executions that advance our brand and drive measurable outcomes. Day-to-day, you will contribute to concept development, design production, and asset rollout, ensuring consistency with brand standards and accessibility guidelines. You will participate in critiques, incorporate feedback constructively, and maintain organised files, version control, and documentation to enable efficient workflow and handovers.

Primary responsibilities include:

Brand & Visual Design

• Work closely with members of the global marketing team and senior designers to interpret design briefs and develop engaging and impactful assets to support the business in its strategic objectives
• Assist on the design for major campaigns, thought leadership series, and firmwide initiatives
• Assist on‑brand visual static assets across a range of materials and purposes
• Adapt existing designs and assets in line with new specifications

External Marketing

• Design marketing collateral such as event materials, social media graphics, newsletters, infographics, client alerts, and web banners
• Create compelling visuals for presentations, client seminars, and industry conferences

Internal Communications

• Design materials for internal communications including templates, announcements, and firm‑wide newsletters
• Support in the development of internal signage, staff event invitations and branding

Project Management

• Work across multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ensure all final materials meet quality, formatting, accessibility, and confidentiality standards

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• A bachelor's degree or a similar professional qualification in a creative/graphic design or related field is preferred
• A solid knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite software tools (especially Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign), Microsoft 365 applications (especially Word and PowerPoint) and social media platforms
• Experience UX design and Adobe Express and Firefly is a significant benefit
• An understanding of digital marketing channels and tools
• Strong foundations in visual design principles—typography, layout, colour, composition, hierarchy, and grid systems—alongside experience in industry-standard tools
• Confidence in the creative and marketing fields and the ability to execute various timely tasks while working collaboratively and positively
• Strong relationship skills and the ability to understand and quickly respond to the needs of internal stakeholders
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle a consistent and varied workload is essential
• A team player with the ability to build relationships with colleagues both locally and globally
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Maples’ standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. Maples will make all job offer decisions on a case by case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Maples before a decision is made.

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