Lead Designer – Luxury Hospitality

About the role

The Lead Designer will shape and protect the design vision across the company’s portfolio of luxury hospitality and guest‑experience concepts. Reporting to senior leadership, you will guide the creative development of high‑end environments that reflect timeless elegance, refined service, and exceptional guest experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the design language for all concepts, refurbishments and new developments.
• Create design narratives, mood boards, space‑planning strategies and visual presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept through to handover, coordinating architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Review drawings, material specifications, mock‑ups and conduct site inspections to ensure design integrity.
• Identify global luxury‑hospitality trends and introduce innovative materials, technologies and experiential solutions.
• Collaborate with operational teams to balance functionality with brand storytelling.
• Present proposals and project updates to senior management and act as the design authority across the portfolio.

Required profile

• 8–12 years of experience in luxury hospitality, high‑end commercial or boutique design projects.
• Proven track record delivering premium spatial and experiential projects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing luxury design and concept development.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in SketchUp.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.