Graphic Designer

May 7, 2026

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At Mad Monkey, we’re not just building hostels — we’re building a global community of travelers, dreamers, and changemakers. Our mission is to create life-changing experiences through adventure, connection, and positive impact. With hostels across Southeast Asia, Australia, and beyond, we’re one of the fastest-growing hostel brands in the world — and we’re just getting started. We believe in meaningful travel, social experiences, and doing good wherever we go. Sound like your vibe? Keep reading. We have an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer to join our team remotely within South East Asia. The Role We're looking for a Graphic Designer who is as fluent in traditional design craft as they are in the AI tools reshaping our industry. You'll be embedded in our global creative team, producing high-quality visual content across all touchpoints — from social campaigns and hostel signage to video ads and brand collateral. You know how to concept, execute, and iterate quickly, and you're already using AI to do it smarter. What You'll Do <ul> <li>Design across digital and physical formats: social media, email, paid ads, OOH, in-hostel signage, merchandise, and branded experiences</li> <li>Use Higgsfield to produce cinematic AI-generated video content — turning static assets into motion for campaigns, social ads, and promotional material</li> <li>Leverage AI image and video tools (Midjourney, Runway, Adobe Firefly, Capcut etc.) to accelerate creative production without sacrificing quality</li> <li>Collaborate with content, marketing, and local hostel teams to develop on-brand visuals that feel alive, adventurous, and authentic</li> <li>Maintain and evolve the Mad Monkey visual identity across all markets</li> <li>Deliver multiple creative variants quickly for A/B testing and platform-specific formats</li> <li>Stay ahead of trends in AI-generated content, motion design, and social-first visual storytelling</li> </ul> What We're Looking For Must-haves: <ul> <li>2–4 years of graphic design experience, ideally in travel, lifestyle, hospitality, or consumer brands</li> <li>Hands-on experience with Higgsfield — you can produce polished AI video content using its Cinema Studio, image-to-video tools, and motion controls</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of AI design tools (Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway, ChatGPT for creative briefs, etc.)</li> <li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro or After Effects) and Canva</li> <li>A portfolio that showcases both traditional design chops and AI-assisted creative work</li> <li>Understanding of social-first design — you know how to make things perform, not just look good</li> <li>Strong visual storytelling instincts and attention to brand consistency</li> </ul> Nice-to-haves: <ul> <li>Experience with motion graphics or basic video editing</li> <li>Familiarity with Figma or other UI/UX tools</li> <li>Previous experience in a fast-paced, multi-market creative environment</li> <li>Passion for travel and the backpacker / adventure culture</li> </ul>

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