Hospitality Experience Design Lead

Porter Hospitality; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Holidays 8

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k with match

Wellness stipend

Profit sharing

Job summary

Porter Hospitality is seeking a design professional who bridges hospitality operations, concept development, and the architecture and interior design process. This role partners with internal teams and external A&D firms to translate concepts into thoughtfully executed environments.

The candidate guides design vision through all project phases, balancing operational requirements, guest experience, brand identity, and hands-on production of deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in hospitality, workplace, retail, restaurant, or mixed-use interior design.
• Degree in Interior Design or a related field.
• Strong grasp of the architectural and interior design process, from concept through construction.
• Direct experience collaborating with architecture and design firms.
• Exceptional visual communication skills — mood boards, presentations, concept development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Highly collaborative, with excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to clients and consultants.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and PowerPoint/Keynote; familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or similar documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development for hospitality environments, translating business goals and brand strategy into compelling spatial concepts.
• Develop mood boards and presentation materials that communicate conceptual intent.
• Represent Porter Hospitality in meetings with architects, interior designers, consultants, and clients — keeping functional and experiential priorities central throughout the design process.
• Partner with Operations, Culinary, Brand, Retail, and Project Management to integrate their requirements into the built environment.
• Review plans, finish selections, furniture specifications, and design documentation to ensure alignment with Porter Hospitality's vision and operational needs.
• Manage design-related workstreams across multiple projects, coordinating timelines, decisions, and consultant deliverables.
• Liaise with Porter Interiors on FF&E sourcing and specification, alongside internal teams and vendor partners.
• Contribute to the evolution of Porter Hospitality's design standards, concept library, and presentation materials.

Skills

Concept development

Mood boards

Presentations

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

PowerPoint/Keynote

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Porter Hospitality is seeking a design professional who bridges hospitality operations, concept development, and the architecture and interior design process. This role partners with internal teams and external A&D firms to translate concepts into thoughtfully executed environments.

The candidate guides design vision through all project phases, balancing operational requirements, guest experience, brand identity, and hands-on production of deliverables.