Director of Design

The Director of Design leads the execution of hospitality design projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with the owner’s desires, brand standards, and operational goals. Lead design execution across existing properties, renovations, and ground-up developments.Oversee all design and construction phases: programming, concept, schematic, design development, documentation, procurement, construction, and installation.Be our owner-facing liaison; understand and implement the owner’s desires.Ensure projects meet internal standards and ownership objectives.Identify and mitigate design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.Propose and review drawings, mockups, samples, and submittals. Manage external architects, interior designers, and specialty consultants.Direct internal design execution team workflows, priorities, and deliverables.Review drawings, specifications, and material selections for quality, coordination, and constructability.Coordinate closely with construction and operations teams. Create and maintain brand design standards.Enforce design consistency across the portfolio.Conduct site visits to ensure design intent is executed accurately.Oversee the construction detail execution. 10+ years of interior design experience, preferably luxury hospitality projectsThis is a fully onsite role, so the candidate must be located in or willing to relocate to Charleston, SC.Proven experience managing both internal teams and external consultants.Strong understanding of construction documentation and project delivery.Ability to balance creative excellence with schedule and budget discipline.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Highly attentive to detail.Well organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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