Group Interior Designer

AB Living Group; Cancún; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to iconic projects

Global portfolio of luxury assets

Career growth in design excellence

Job summary

AB Living Group seeks a Group Interior Designer to lead interior styling across luxury hospitality and residential assets, including global destinations. You will source products, coordinate suppliers, develop specifications, and ensure flawless execution aligned with brand standards and guest experience objectives.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in luxury environments, strong sourcing capabilities, and fluent English and native Spanish. Travel between properties will be regular.

Qualifications

• Degree in interior design, interior architecture, architecture, or related field.
• Experience in luxury hospitality, wellness, or high-end residential environments.
• Experience managing FF&E, OS&E, lighting, textiles, tableware, plants, and decor.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican supplier market for furniture, lighting, and artisan products.
• Experience with specifications, samples, procurement coordination, and project execution.
• Excellent organization and multi-project management capabilities.
• Professional English and native Spanish.
• Willingness to travel regularly between assets.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee interior styling and ambience initiatives across assets.
• Transform concepts into installed design solutions and manage coordination.
• Maintain supplier relationships aligned with design standards.
• Prepare specifications, presentations, and leadership materials.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, Sales, Maintenance, F&B, Spa teams.
• Manage installation process ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Record interventions, suppliers, installations, and progress for leadership.
• Conduct site visits to maintain brand standards across properties.
• Contribute ideas to evolve interior design standards and guest experience.

Skills

English (Professional)

Spanish (Native)

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Interior Design degree

Architecture degree

Interior Architecture degree

Job description

AB Living Group develops and operates luxury hospitality and residential destinations. Through exceptional design, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to quality, we create environments that elevate the guest and resident experience across every touchpoint.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who share our passion for design, attention to detail, and commitment to creating timeless spaces that reflect our standards and vision.

Role Overview

The Group Interior Designer will be responsible for executing and maintaining the interior styling and ambience programs across AB Living Group assets, including SHA Mexico, SHA Spain, and future developments.

This role will transform approved design concepts into fully executed, operational realities by sourcing products, coordinating suppliers, preparing specifications, managing installations, and ensuring that every intervention aligns with our design standards and guest experience objectives.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented design professional with strong experience in luxury hospitality, wellness, or high-end residential environments, and a proven ability to bridge design vision with flawless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee interior styling and ambience initiatives across AB Living Group assets, ensuring alignment with design standards and guest experience objectives.
• Transform approved concepts into installed solutions through product sourcing, specification development, supplier coordination, sample reviews, and implementation follow-up.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers, artisans, and manufacturers aligned with the group's aesthetic and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed specifications, presentations, and supporting materials for review and approval by leadership.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, Sales, Maintenance, F&B, Spa teams, and external design partners to ensure seamless execution of design initiatives.
• Manage the installation process, verifying that all products and interventions meet approved specifications and quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, suppliers, installations, and project progress, providing regular updates to leadership.
• Conduct periodic site visits across assets to identify opportunities for improvement, monitor standards, and ensure spaces remain current, cohesive, and aligned with the brand vision.
• Support the continuous evolution of interior design standards, contributing ideas and recommendations that enhance the guest experience and strengthen the identity of each property.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Solid experience within luxury hospitality, wellness, or high-end residential environments.
• Proven expertise managing FF&E, OS&E, decorative lighting, textiles, tableware, plants, and decorative accessories.
• Strong knowledge of the Mexican supplier market, including furniture, lighting, ceramics, textiles, and artisan products.
• Experience managing specifications, samples, supplier relationships, procurement coordination, and project execution.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional English and native-level Spanish.
• Availability to travel regularly between company assets.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional aesthetic judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong appreciation for natural materials, timeless design, and elevated guest experiences.
• Highly organized with rigorous documentation and follow-up capabilities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and execution-focused.
• Professional discretion and strong interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape and elevate the guest experience across a growing portfolio of luxury hospitality and residential assets.
• Direct involvement in high-impact design initiatives with regional and international scope.
• A collaborative environment where creativity, excellence, and innovation are valued.
• Exposure to iconic projects and world-class hospitality environments.
• Continuous professional growth within a company committed to design excellence and long-term development.
• The opportunity to be part of a team inspired by our purpose: Inspiring Life in Plenitude.