Hospitality Design Director

Description

• Lead dynamic design presentations for key projects, confidently conveying design concepts, ideas, and vision with clarity and passion, ensuring alignment with client brand and aesthetic.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, understanding their goals and transforming them into innovative, bespoke design solutions. Ensure all projects meet performance, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Oversee the creation of space plans, design deliverables, and furniture packages, ensuring that every detail reflects luxury, functionality, and the distinctiveness of each client’s brand.
• Work with design and marketing teams to lead project photography efforts, ensuring the firm’s work is captured and shared in the most compelling way.
• Actively seek out new business opportunities by leveraging industry networks, attending key industry events, and developing relationships with potential clients. Collaborate with studio leadership to define strategies for market expansion and growth within the luxury and lifestyle hotel sector.
• Provide mentorship and professional development for the design team, offering constructive feedback, fostering creativity, and leading team-building initiatives.
• Cultivate long-term, strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring repeat business. Proactively identify new sectors and clients for expansion, contributing to the development of proposals and pitches.
• Monitor and guide the design output for all hospitality projects, working closely with the project management and design/technical teams to ensure designs align with client goals and exceed expectations.

Requirements

• Proven ability to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities in the competitive luxury hospitality market, while maintaining strong client relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to guide teams and coordinate across departments.
• Graduate of an accredited architecture or design school.
• Licensed Architect and/or Interior Designer.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in hospitality and workplace design, with a proven track record in leading large-scale projects.
• Expertise in design concept development and visual storytelling, with the ability to create compelling narratives that elevate the guest experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design principles, architectural detailing, contract furnishings, finishes, and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of luxury hotel design principles, architectural detailing, contract furnishings, finishes, and equipment.
• In-depth understanding of all phases of design, from concept through contract administration, including building systems, local/state codes, and DDA requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; expert in MS Office Suite.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance