Senior Interior Architect - Hospitality

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Interior Architect - Hospitality with 15+ years of professional experience to lead technical execution for complex interior design projects from concept through completion. This role integrates strategic thinking, client engagement and design leadership with a special emphasis on Hospitality typologies.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical design leadership, spatial planning, building integration and construction execution for complex hospitality projects for both guest-facing and BoH spaces.
• Directing the production of detailed technical drawings, diagrams, and presentation materials, overseeing design integration and construction documentation aligned with operational requirements.
• Oversight of design continuity, technical quality, and project documentation through all phases – including concept & visioning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and administration.
• Managing project resources including budgets, work plans, consultants and schedules.
• Supporting Project Managers in the construction administration process, ensuring design intent is maintained and project goals are achieved.
• Guiding collaboration across internal and external teams and direct coordination with consultants to realize and elevate design intent.
• Participating in design reviews, client presentations, and team charrettes, stakeholder workshops and project reviews.
• Utilizing design research, precedent studies, and material exploration to drive innovation and inform strategic design decisions.
• Building and nourishing client relationships, serving as a key design liaison and strategic partner.
• Leading and mentoring junior and mid-level interior designers, fostering innovative design culture and influencing exceptional performance.

Requirements For Success

• Proven ability to lead complex interior design projects and design teams from concept through completion within a dynamic, creative studio environment.
• Strategic design thinker with mastery of spatial planning, brand integration, storytelling, and environmental design across hospitality projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in conceptual development, project organization, technical delivery, and team oversight.
• Experienced in managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and design excellence.
• Accomplished in leading high-level client engagements as a strategic partner.
• Skilled at creating and fostering trust with clients and stakeholders while directing large interdisciplinary consultant teams.
• Exceptional mentor and team leader with a commitment to professional development and design culture.
• Expert in technical construction documentation that integrates design intent with spatial planning and operational requirements.
• Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly and inspire internal and external audiences.
• Detail-oriented and highly accountable, consistently delivering quality in demanding and fast-paced project environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and both hand-drawn and digital rendering techniques.
• Deeply committed to design excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch) from an accredited program.
• Registered Architect with a current license.
• 15+ years of professional interior design experience.