Director of Interior Design – Luxury Hospitality

About the role

The Interior Design Director will shape the aesthetic vision and design integrity of high‑end hospitality projects. This senior creative position focuses on delivering luxury hotel interiors that meet brand standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Provide primary creative direction for luxury hotel projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and guest experience goals.
• Develop sophisticated design concepts, bespoke presentations, and creative strategies tailored to the hospitality sector.
• Collaborate with internal teams, specialist consultants (lighting, MEP, etc.), and hotel owners/operators to maintain project excellence.
• Ensure design output reinforces the firm’s reputation for luxury and supports broader marketing and brand initiatives.
• Mentor the design team, sharing technical knowledge of hotel specifications, luxury finishes, and operational flow.
• Lead design‑focused client interactions, resolve complex creative challenges, and coordinate progress with owners and operators.
• Represent the firm’s hospitality portfolio to visitors, potential partners, and industry bodies.
• Provide creative input and strategic insights to support acquisition of new high‑end hotel contracts.
• Assist in luxury‑tier client introductions as the technical and creative face of the firm’s hotel design capabilities.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Design teams to meet hospitality‑specific fee structures and timelines.

Required profile

• Extensive experience leading interior design of high‑end luxury hotel projects from concept to completion.
• 10+ years of professional interior design experience with a clear progression to senior roles.
• Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Deep understanding of international hospitality standards, luxury FF&E sourcing, and operational functionality.

Required skills