Design Director - Luxury Hospitality

Description of the company:

Our client is a full-service interior design studio that works on luxury hospitality spaces. Their portfolio runs across hotels, residential, and lifestyle destinations in a number of countries, and they've built a strong reputation in the high-end market. The team is made up of seasoned designers, and people we've placed there have pointed to the collaborative way they run projects and the room to take on more responsibility as they grow.

Why is this role open:

A wave of new international projects, plus steady growth across the firm.

• Set the creative direction on hospitality projects and carry the concept through to the finished space
• Lead the design team day to day - assign the work, review drawings and presentations, and hold the quality bar across every project
• Present concepts and design packages to clients, ownership groups, and operators, and steer the conversation when direction shifts
• Guide material, finish, and FF&E selections, and make the final call on the details that define a space
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, procurement partners, and contractors across multiple time zones to keep international projects moving
• Manage scope, budgets, and schedules alongside the principals, and flag risk before it turns into a problem
• Mentor intermediate and senior designers and help build the studio's bench as the firm grows
• Support business development - pitches, proposals, and early conversations on new opportunities
• Keep design standards, documentation, and process consistent as project volume climbs

Must-haves:

• A degree in interior design or a related field
• 10+ years in hospitality interior design
• Experience managing people and clients
• A strong design sense backed by a creative portfolio
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Experience delivering projects internationally, or working with overseas consultants and fabricators
• Familiarity with branded hotel standards (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, or similar operator guidelines)
• Rendering and visualization software (Enscape, V-Ray, 3ds Max)

Work style: Hybrid, two days in office

Compensation: $120K+ (salary will vary based on years of experience)

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