Design Director (Hospitality)

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10 Design seeks a Design Director to set and safeguard the hospitality design vision globally, delivering world class hotel and lifestyle architecture across markets, with the role based onsite in London. You will lead the creative direction for hotels, resorts and branded residences, shaping narratives that blend brand identity, guest experience, sustainability and innovation, and represent the practice in high profile engagements. The role requires strategic oversight of major commissions, mentorship of senior designers, and building an internationally connected design culture while ensuring delivery from concept to construction. To apply, submit a two page CV and a PDF portfolio up to ten A3 pages; PDFs only; highlight international hospitality work with Middle East experience and present clear case studies with challenges, solutions and outcomes; 10 Design supports diversity and inclusion.

Company Description

10 Design shapes spaces at every scale, from individual buildings to entire cityscapes. Our work spans master planning, mixed-use developments, retail, hospitality, residential, research and science facilities, as well as civic and cultural projects. We take pride in creating designs that inspire, engage and respond thoughtfully to the unique character of the communities we serve.

10 Design is part of the 10N Collective of urbanism, architecture and related design experts, headquartered in London and working from 20 studios across five continents. There is strong collaboration between the practices within 10N, providing unique opportunities for our staff.

As part of our team, you will contribute to a broad range of UK and international projects, from large-scale masterplans to individual buildings, within a creative and collaborative studio.

Experience working in a design-led practice on UK or international projects is required and work on projects in the Middle East is essential for the role.

We work mainly on larger scale projects but if you have comprehensive experience delivering smaller schemes to a high standard, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Experience of Technical Design and Construction work stages will also be an advantage for the role.

Job Description

A senior international leadership role responsible for setting and safeguarding the practice’s hospitality design vision globally, delivering world-class hotel and lifestyle architecture across diverse markets.

Purpose

The Director is responsible for always achieving excellence in design while representing 10 Design and its design philosophy to the highest quality standard. They are required to act as a primary point of contact to clients and external consultants for all design related issues. The role also involves driving the creative direction of the Hospitality focused teams, overviewing the coordination with developers, operators and other consultants to ensure an appropriate, high quality architectural product is delivered on time and within defined  budgets.

Role requirements

Creative Leadership

• Define and lead the creative direction for flagship hospitality and lifestyle projects worldwide;
• Act as design leader for hotels, resorts, branded residences, and mixed-use destinations;
• Shape design narratives that integrate brand identity, guest experience, sustainability, and innovation;
• Represent the practice in high-profile client engagements, design reviews, and competitions.

Project Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight across major hospitality commissions and key client accounts;
• Guide project teams through complex stakeholder environments involving owners, operators, and brands;
• Support global business development through design leadership in pursuits and interviews;
• Establish design governance and review processes for hospitality projects.

Team Mentorship

• Inspire and mentor senior designers and future hospitality leaders within the practice;
• Build a strong, internationally connected hospitality design culture;
• Support succession planning and long-term design capability across studios.

Quality & Delivery

• Ensure design excellence is maintained from concept through delivery across all hospitality projects;
• Safeguard design intent through procurement, value engineering, and construction phases;
• Set benchmarks for quality, innovation, and best practice in hospitality design.

Qualifications

Essential experience

• Significant experience as a Design Director within an international architectural consultancy;
• Recognised expertise in hospitality design at a global level;
• Demonstrated leadership across hospitality led master planning, including large-scale mixed-use developments;
• Strong reputation for design excellence with a portfolio of built, award-winning, or iconic projects.

Additional Information

Apply now by sending the following:

1. CV (maximum two A4 pages, PDF file)
2. Sample portfolio (up to ten A3 pages, PDF file)

We will only review applications that include a PDF portfolio. We value clarity and originality: show us your best work. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

10 Design is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.