Hotel Design Director — Renovations & New Development

Ole Red; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ole Red in Nashville seeks a Director of Design to lead interior design strategy for hotel developments, renovations, and capital projects across our portfolio. You will partner with senior leadership to shape guest experiences that meet brand standards, financial goals, and operational needs.

You will direct design, manage Design Project Managers and FF&E Manager, oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and provide hands-on leadership from concept through completion to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong relationship-building with consultants, vendors, and internal partners.
• Strong design sensibility with evaluation of creative and operational factors.
• Proven project leadership and organizational capabilities; manage staff and external consultants.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Financial acumen and understanding of capital project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design efforts for development, renovation, and repositioning projects while aligning with brand standards and budgets.
• Translate goals into design solutions overseeing concepts, space planning, FF&E, artwork, and finishes.
• Provide expert design guidance throughout project execution balancing aesthetics and ROI.
• Direct design process from inception through completion reviewing deliverables and shop drawings.
• Partner with leadership on development, construction, operations, and procurement to resolve design challenges.
• Conduct site visits to monitor implementation and support delivery.
• Serve as primary design liaison with owners, operators, architects, vendors, and consultants.
• Develop design briefs, communicate objectives, and provide direction to consultants.
• Present concepts and updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent application of brand design standards across projects.
• Monitor hospitality design trends and integrate opportunities into solutions.
• Support sourcing, procurement, and value-engineering while preserving design quality.
• Oversee Design Project Managers and FF&E Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Time management

Education

Degree in Interior Design and Architecture or related field

Job description

Ole Red in Nashville seeks a Director of Design to lead interior design strategy for hotel developments, renovations, and capital projects across our portfolio. You will partner with senior leadership to shape guest experiences that meet brand standards, financial goals, and operational needs.

You will direct design, manage Design Project Managers and FF&E Manager, oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and provide hands-on leadership from concept through completion to ensure quality and