Hospitality Design Strategy Lead (Americas)

Kimpton; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG's Americas Design and Construction team is seeking a Design Strategies Manager to lead regional hospitality design initiatives from concept through implementation, including prototype design, renovations, and brand guidelines. You will collaborate with Brand Management, Architecture & Design, Global Design, Procurement, and owners to translate strategy into viable design outcomes.

Travel 10–20% required; hybrid work in the Atlanta area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in interior design or architecture; AIA/ASID preferred.
• 5+ years in hospitality design, with renovation/new development experience.
• Proven ability to lead design workstreams and coordinate with owners/consultants.
• Must have completed hospitality projects.
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional hospitality design initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Partner with Brand Management, Architecture & Design, Global Design, Procurement, and owners.
• Represent the design team in forums, communicating priorities and risks.
• Apply design expertise to resolve issues balancing guest experience and owner value.
• Support development of brand standards, SRD programs, and FF&E specs.
• Build alignment with owners and executives through clear presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Brand standards

3D design vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture

Master's degree (preferred)

AIA or ASID certification preferred

Architectural license preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

IHG's Americas Design and Construction team is seeking a Design Strategies Manager to lead regional hospitality design initiatives from concept through implementation, including prototype design, renovations, and brand guidelines. You will collaborate with Brand Management, Architecture & Design, Global Design, Procurement, and owners to translate strategy into viable design outcomes.

Travel 10–20% required; hybrid work in the Atlanta area.