Chief Designer & Design Director — Luxury Hospitality Vision

AEC Resources; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AEC Resources is recruiting a Director of Design to lead the architectural and interior design vision for a national portfolio of high-end experiential projects. This Chief Designer role demands exceptional creative instincts, a track record of luxury environments, and the ability to communicate a cohesive architectural concept before it exists.

The position oversees architecture and interior design, collaborating with leadership to shape environments that balance extraordinary aesthetics with

Qualifications

• Body of work showing original architectural thinking and memorable environments.
• Experience creating luxury hospitality environments or high-end experiential design.
• Ability to sketch, visualize, and communicate ideas clearly.
• Technical credibility to guide concepts through development and execution.
• Creative leadership and decisiveness to guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish distinctive architectural design vision across the national portfolio.
• Lead early conceptual design stages, translating ideas into environments.
• Direct the relationship between architecture, interiors, materials, finishes, and the environment.
• Provide overarching creative direction to architectural and interior design teams.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on significant architectural and development decisions.
• Mentor and lead other designers to achieve exceptional results.

Skills

Creative leadership

Architectural design

Interior design

Spatial visualization

Communication of ideas

AI-assisted design

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

3D visualization software

CAD tools

Job description

AEC Resources is recruiting a Director of Design to lead the architectural and interior design vision for a national portfolio of high-end experiential projects. This Chief Designer role demands exceptional creative instincts, a track record of luxury environments, and the ability to communicate a cohesive architectural concept before it exists.

The position oversees architecture and interior design, collaborating with leadership to shape environments that balance extraordinary aesthetics with