Hospitality Design Lead: Concept to Construction

The Gettys Group Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gettys Group Companies is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead the creative vision and execution of hospitality interior design projects from concept to completion. Working with project and studio leadership, you will guide the design process, mentor teams, and ensure design intent is carried through all phases while balancing client goals, brand standards, and operational needs.

You will translate client briefs into thoughtful spaces, coordinate with architects, consultants, vendors,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional interior design experience with hospitality focus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field.
• Strong portfolio with creative thinking and design development.
• Experience leading design projects and teams across multiple phases.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design vision of assigned projects from concept through construction administration.
• Develop hospitality-driven design solutions that respond to client, brand, and operations.
• Lead programming, space planning, FF&E development, and design documentation.
• Translate ideas into cohesive solutions while maintaining design integrity.
• Provide clear design direction to teams and review work for quality.
• Lead and participate in internal design reviews and critiques.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, consultants, vendors.

Skills

Design leadership

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Concept development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

The Gettys Group Companies is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead the creative vision and execution of hospitality interior design projects from concept to completion. Working with project and studio leadership, you will guide the design process, mentor teams, and ensure design intent is carried through all phases while balancing client goals, brand standards, and operational needs.

You will translate client briefs into thoughtful spaces, coordinate with architects, consultants, vendors,