Luxury Hotel Architecture Leader

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Head of Architecture to lead regional architecture and planning for Luxury & Lifestyle hotels. You will guide projects from early planning to completion, aligning brand ambition, guest experience, and owner returns with the portfolio strategy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture and 15+ years in hospitality/retail design, with strong leadership, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in hospitality, retail, or mixed-use design, construction, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of operations, construction principles, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, external consultants, and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, influence, and organizational skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional architecture and planning strategy across Luxury & Lifestyle development, conversion, renovation, and repositioning projects.
• Set market-relevant architectural direction for brand development, facilities, and master planning.
• Guide complex projects from early planning through completion, balancing brand integrity, guest experience, owner returns, and long-term portfolio value.
• Lead and develop the architecture team, fostering collaboration, design excellence, and cross-functional partnership.
• Manage external consultants and resources to meet workload and project needs.

Skills

Executive communication

Presentation

Influence

Organizational skills

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Design software

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Head of Architecture to lead regional architecture and planning for Luxury & Lifestyle hotels. You will guide projects from early planning to completion, aligning brand ambition, guest experience, and owner returns with the portfolio strategy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture and 15+ years in hospitality/retail design, with strong leadership, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.