Senior Director Luxury & Lifestyle Design
***This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA, New York, NY, or Remote***
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
This is your chance to be part of an in-house Architecture, Design & Construction team that delivers exceptional properties that delight our guests, reward our partners, and reflect the unique cultures of their geographical locations! As a Sr Director on the AD&C Luxury & Lifestyle team reporting to VP of AD&C Luxury & Lifestyle, you will lead design for all Luxury & Lifestyle projects in North America.
What you'll do during a typical day:
- Define and evolve the design vision for Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio across hotels, resorts, and branded residences in North America.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and excellence.
- Anticipate cultural shifts and guest expectations to shape innovative, future-focused hospitality experiences.
- Champion sustainability, wellness, and innovation as core pillars of modern luxury design.
How you'll collaborate with others:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Owners and Consultants throughout the development process, from concept through completion.
- Partner with Development and Brand to support strategic growth across the Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio.
- Collaborate with Operations, Food & Beverage, Wellness, and other functional teams to ensure design supports operational performance.
- Build and cultivate relationships with leading creative partners to strengthen Hilton's design influence.
- Represent Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle design vision through industry engagement and thought leadership.
Projects you'll take ownership of:
- Support deal strategy, site evaluation, and owner engagement with compelling design narratives.
- Oversee complex, high-profile projects from concept through completion, ensuring design integrity and brand alignment.
- Develop scalable tools and frameworks that drive consistency, quality, and performance across the portfolio.
- Ensure projects meet brand standards, budget expectations, and Net Unit Growth (NUG) objectives while maintaining design excellence.
- Guide creative direction for new brand launches, repositionings, and portfolio expansion.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hospitality design within a global hotel operator or leading consultancy
- Demonstrated success leading complex hotel, resort, or mixed use hospitality projects
- Deep understanding of hospitality design processes, documentation, construction coordination
- Proven experience building and leading high performance design teams
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
It would be useful if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or related discipline
- Recognition within the design community through published work or award-winning projects
- Experience contributing to new brand creation or major repositioning initiatives
- Global exposure to leading luxury and lifestyle markets
- Strong industry network across architecture, interior design, and hospitality development
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
- Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible.
As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $130,000 – $210,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company. #LI-REMOTE
