Hospitality Director

About the role

10 Design, part of the 10N Collective of urbanism, architecture and design experts based in London, is looking for an experienced Hospitality Design Director to lead the creative vision for major hotel, resort, branded residence and lifestyle projects across the UK and international markets. This is a senior, high-profile leadership role for a design-led architect with a strong international hospitality portfolio and essential Middle East experience.

Key responsibilities

• Set and lead the creative direction for flagship hospitality and lifestyle projects worldwide
• Develop design narratives combining brand, guest experience, sustainability and innovation
• Lead design discussions with high-profile clients, developers, operators, brands and consultants
• Provide strategic oversight of major projects and key client relationships
• Guide teams through complex projects, maintaining design quality from concept through delivery
• Support business development, competitions and major project pursuits
• Mentor senior designers and build an internationally connected hospitality design culture
• Champion high standards of design quality, innovation and best practice

Required profile

• Significant experience in a design-led architectural practice
• Strong portfolio of UK and international hospitality projects
• Essential experience on projects in the Middle East
• Proven experience leading complex, large-scale projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Client-facing and presentation skills, able to influence at senior level
• Experience through Technical Design and Construction stages is advantageous; experience delivering smaller schemes to a high standard is welcomed
• Right to work in the UK is required

What we offer

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 4 days per week in the London studio, with flexibility depending on project needs
• Ongoing professional development, growth into senior digital leadership roles, structured training and mentoring

To apply, submit a CV (maximum two A4 pages in PDF) and a sample portfolio (up to ten A3 pages in PDF); only applications with a PDF portfolio will be reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.