Design Specialist

Hilton; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Design Specialist, where you will leverage your interior design expertise to enhance the Spark brand. This role involves collaborating with franchisees and guiding them through the design process, ensuring that projects meet brand standards. You will manage design submittals, conduct kick-off meetings, and maintain vendor relationships. With a commitment to your professional growth, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including travel discounts and a comprehensive wellness program. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the hospitality industry!

Benefits

Go Hilton travel program

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Educational assistance program

Backup childcare program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Hospitality Design.
• Proficient in Bluebeam and AutoCAD/Revit.

Responsibilities

• Provide interior design expertise for the Spark brand.
• Manage reviews of interior design submittals.
• Assist with revisions of Spark brand standards.

Skills

Hospitality Design

Project Management

Interior Design Expertise

Technical Skills

Vendor Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

NCIDQ Certification

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

_\*\*\*The location for this position is virtual/remote\*\*\*_

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 Design Specialist on the AD&C team, reporting to the Design Manager, Spark by Hilton, you will work on projects for the Spark brand\.

**HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU**

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:

+ Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
+ Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program \(ESPP\) \- you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
+ Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
+ Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
+ Paid Time Off \(PTO\)
+ Learn more about the rest of our benefits \(https://jobs\.hilton\.com/us/en/benefits\)

At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader\. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate\.

\*\*Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans\.

**HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT**

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique\.

**What your day\-to\-day will be like:**

+ Provide interior design expertise for our Spark brand and its Franchisees and their consultants\.
+ Manage reviews of interior design submittals \(including plans, specifications, finishes, and shop drawings\) digitally to align with brand standards and brand strategy\.
+ Provide technical and project management skills to drive Spark hotel projects forward to completion\.
+ Assist with the revision of Spark brand standards and design tools to improve product\.

**How you will collaborate with others:**

+ Work with Owners, AD&C Project team, Brand Management, Quality Assurance, PEP, PIP teams to guide Franchisees and their interior designers\.
+ Maintain vendor relationships and explore new market opportunities\.

**What deliverables you will take ownership of:**

+ Review and provide timely digital comments on Interior Design Submittals\.
+ Manage interior design submittal progress to approval\.
+ Conduct pre\-design and ID kick\-off meetings and webinars with the franchisee's team\.

**WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT**

**You have these minimum qualifications:**

+ Three \(3\) years of experience in Hospitality Design
+ Proficient in Bluebeam and AutoCAD/Revit
+ Willing to travel domestically as needed

**It would be useful if you have:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree \(BS\) in Interior Design
+ NCIDQ Certified
+ Knowledge of procurement, project management, and design products and finishes

**WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON**

Hilton, the \#1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world\-class brands \(https://jobs\.hilton\.com/us/en/brands\) \. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more\-than 100\-year history\. Hilton is proud to have an award\-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces\. Check out the Hilton Careers blog \(https://jobs\.hilton\.com/us/en/blog\) and Instagram \(https://www\.instagram\.com/hiltoncareers/\) to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton\!

It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender \(including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions\), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws\.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law\. Please contact us \(https://cdn\.phenompeople\.com/CareerConnectResources/prod/HILTGLOBAL/documents/Applicant\_Accommodation\_and\_Accessibility\_Assistance\-English\-20230515\-1684253430519\.pdf\) if you require an accommodation during the application process\.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short\-and long\-term disability insurance, access to our employee stock purchase plan \(ESPP\) where you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount, a 401\(k\) savings plan, 20 days of paid time off accruing over your first year of employment and increasing up to 25 days after completing one year of full employment, up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and 4 weeks for non\-birth parents, 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays throughout the year, up to 5 bereavement days, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, an employee assistance program, access to a care coordination program \(“Wellthy”\), a legal services program, an educational assistance program, adoption assistance, a backup childcare program, pre\-tax commuter benefit and our travel discount\. The annual salary range for this role is $55,000 \- $80,000 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, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position\.\#LI\-REMOTE

**Job:** _Architecture, Design, and Development_

**Title:** _Design Specialist_

**Location:** _null_

**Requisition ID:** _COR0155D_

**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**