Director of Hospitality Programming & Design

Aparium Hotel Group; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aparium Hotel Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Director of Programming + Design to support the SVP and manage FF&E/OS&E specification reviews, procurement, and budgets for new developments and refurbishments.

You will collaborate with designers, architects, procurement agents, and ownership groups to align design standards with aparium’s programing and operational goals. This exempt role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Formación

• 5+ years hospitality programming/design experience.
• Strong FF&E and OS&E knowledge, procurement, budgets and schedules.
• Creative, imaginative and collaborative problem-solving approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to work with ownership groups and stakeholders.
• Adaptable, independent and balance strategic thinking with execution.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate with leadership and stakeholders to advance guestroom and public-space designs.
• Review design docs, shop drawings, submittals, samples and product data.
• Guide FF&E/OS&E estimating, budgeting, value engineering, cash-flow planning and bidding.
• Advise on design and procurement schedules, submissions, and risks.
• Collaborate with Brand, HQ Ops, property leaders and procurement teams.
• Develop guestroom matrices and analyze FF&E layouts.
• Partner with art curators on hotel art programs and takeoffs.
• Prepare specs for model rooms and corridors; support setup and punch lists.
• Ensure IT and building systems meet project requirements.
• Maintain vendor relationships and documentation to minimize risk.
• Lead project coordination meetings and value-engineering discussions.
• Maintain Aparium’s programming standards and SOPs.
• Travel to project sites as needed for research and closeout.

Conocimientos

Hospitality experience

Design coordination

Communication skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (design/PM)

Herramientas

FF&E specs

OS&E specs

Procurement workflows

Descripción del empleo

Aparium Hotel Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Director of Programming + Design to support the SVP and manage FF&E/OS&E specification reviews, procurement, and budgets for new developments and refurbishments.

You will collaborate with designers, architects, procurement agents, and ownership groups to align design standards with aparium’s programing and operational goals. This exempt role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution.