Design Director
About This Role:
This role is based in Shanghai. Our office is located conveniently in Jing An area and easily accessible with public transportation.
Job Summary:
As a Design Director specializing in hospitality design, you will lead and oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring exceptional quality and creativity in every project. Your expertise and passion for creating captivating, functional, and inviting spaces will be instrumental in shaping the guest experience within hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality venues. You are expected to be client facing and hold responsibilities from design pitches, presentations and day-to-day project management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conceptualization and development of interior design concepts that align with the client's vision and project goals.
- Develop mood boards, sketches, and design proposals to convey your ideas effectively.
- Lead the design team to bring concepts to life through detailed design development and space planning.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs and ensuring that design solutions meet and exceed their expectations.
- Maintain knowledge of the latest industry trends, products, and sustainable design practices.
We promise you a career in the world of luxury design as you would be working in the hospitality design firm that is ranked No.1 in the world. You would expect to work with the best and develop your skills and career along the way. That is why we are also looking to recruit the most talented in the industry to join us!
Below are the minimum qualifications that we expect from you:
- Bachelor or Master degree in Interior Design / Architecture
- 10+ years of experience in hospitality projects
- A portfolio of previous project experience in hospitality, high-end residential, clubhouse or show flats
- Illustrator, InDesgin, Photoshop, AudoCAD, Revit (preferred but not compulsory)
- Fluent in English, Chinese (highly preferred)
To be successful in the role you should also have:
- Strong conceptualization and presentation skills
- Strong sense of design flair and love of art
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Ability to meet tight project deadlines
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of hospitality design projects.
- Collaborative and enjoy working in team environments
- Good communication skills
Does this sound like you? Are you ready to embark on a fruitful career of luxury hospitality design with us?
If the answer is yes, simply send us your CV and design portfolio (in PDF format less than 12MB). We are only interested in your best projects so be selective and make sure you convey your artistic sense as a designer through the portfolio too!
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- Brand partners
- Studio HBA
- Role
- Design Director
- Locations
- Shanghai
Design Director
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