Design Director – Hospitality Projects (UK & Europe)

About the role

The client, a legacy developer with a £5 billion global portfolio, is creating a Design Director position to lead hotel and mixed‑use projects across the UK and Europe. Based in central London, the role blends strategic concept development with hands‑on execution, working closely with prestigious international operators.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of innovative hotel and hospitality concepts.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to completion, including regular on‑site visits.
• Collaborate with operators, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout each project lifecycle.
• Manage internal design teams and coordinate external studios and consultants.
• Present design strategies and concepts to senior leadership and executive boards.
• Travel across Europe (1–2 times per month) to support key project stages.

Required profile

• Background in interior design or architecture with proven hospitality project experience.
• Strong space‑planning and layout design capabilities.
• Ability to produce mood boards and conceptual visualisations.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and clear communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills