Interior Designer (Hotels) – FF&E, Procurement & Brand Standards

About the role

A&R Design & Construction is the in-house design and construction division of A&R Group, a fast-growing hotel ownership and development company with Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Choice properties across the Southeast. We don’t design for outside clients. We design for our own hotels, and we build what we design. Your work gets implemented. Your decisions matter. Your designs directly shape the guest experience across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & FF&E Documentation
• Create FF&E packages, finish schedules, and material selections
• Create specifications for furniture, fixtures, finishes, and accessories
• Produce AutoCAD drawings, elevations, and construction documentation
• Interpret and implement Hilton/Marriott/IHG/Choice brand standards
• Manage samples, submittals, and approval processes
• Procurement, Budgeting & Value Engineering
• Prepare FF&E budgets, estimates, and quantity takeoffs
• Evaluate product options and value-engineering solutions
• Track lead times, delivery schedules, and vendor coordination
• Support scope development for new builds and renovations
• Project Coordination
• Coordinate with ownership, architects, contractors, and suppliers
• Track project milestones, approvals, and design deliverables
• Participate in project meetings and presentations
• Maintain organized, accurate project documentation
• Construction Support
• Respond to RFIs and design-related questions
• Conduct site visits and field verification
• Assist with punch lists and project closeout activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
• 3+ years of interior design experience
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with FF&E specifications and construction documentation
• Excellent communication, organization, and multi-project management

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospitality design experience
• Familiarity with Hilton, Marriott, IHG, or Choice brand standards
• Experience with hotel renovations, PIPs, or new construction
• Knowledge of Revit or Bluebeam