Senior Hospitality Designer (Interiors)

BKV Group (US); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BKV Group in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Hospitality Designer with 12+ years of hospitality interior design experience to lead a wide range of hospitality projects within our growing national practice.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned, well‑rounded interior designer and project manager who thrives in a collaborative environment, mentors junior designers, communicates clearly with clients and stakeholders, and can juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from accredited university required.
• CID license and registration required.
• Proficiency with Revit; basic knowledge of BIM 360 and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review project budget with Project Lead or Partner at start of project and develop PMP.
• Develop Visioning packages to establish aesthetic direction and communicate them to project leads.
• Determine program requirements with client and Project Lead and understand function, FF&E implications.
• Develop functional, innovative environments through space planning.
• Advise on finishes and materials and implement cohesive design palettes.
• Specify furniture, artwork and FF&E and assist owner in procurement as needed.
• Coordinate design intent with other disciplines for QA and completeness.
• Oversee production of interior construction documents and final scope with Project Lead.
• Create 3D renderings, elevations, and plans to communicate design to owner.

Skills

Mentoring junior designers

Client communication

Multi-project management

Presentation skills

Interior design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Microsoft Office

Job description

BKV Group seeks a Senior Hospitality Designer with 12+ years of hospitality interior design experience to join our team at our Dallas, TX practice site and our growing national hospitality practice. We are looking for a seasoned, well-rounded interior designer and project manager with hospitality expertise to lead a wide range of hospitality projects. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly collaborative environment, has excellent communication skills, values mentoring junior designers, and has the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

• Scope / Schedule/ Budget: Review project budget with Project Lead or Partner at start of project. Develop PMP to align tasks to be completed with available budget. Communicate scope and budget to junior interior designers on the project.
• Vision: Develop Visioning package for client to establish aesthetic direction and Interior Design Concepts for the project. Communicate vision through use of imagery, renderings and concept designs. Communicate Visioning package to project lead for review.
• Programming: Meet with client/Project Lead to determine program requirements. Work with client to understand function, equipment, FF&E and any other factors that will affect the planning of the project interiors.
• Space Planning: Work with Project Lead to determine scope of plan development. Use program knowledge to develop functional, innovative environment that will enhance the experience for the occupant.
• Finish and Materials: Advise client on appropriate finish and material selections and implement an overall design palette that supports the aesthetic goals, budget and functionality of the project.
• Furniture / Artwork / FF&E: Specify appropriate furniture, artwork and accessories. Assist owner in procurement of furniture as required.
• Coordination: Responsible for communicating design intent of project interiors with other disciplines.
• Construction Documents: Oversee production of documents for bidding. Coordinate with other disciplines for quality assurance, technical accuracy and completeness. Review work of junior interior design staff on project for quality assurance. Coordinate with Project Lead to finalize scope of Interiors Construction documents.
• Presentation materials: Develop 3D renderings, rendered elevations and floor plans to communicate design to owner. Review presentation materials with Project Lead prior to submitting to owner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from accredited university required, with minimum of 12 years’ experience working in an Architecture/Interior design firm.
• Certified Interior Designer (CID) License and registration required.
• Proficiency with Revit preferred; basic knowledge of BIM 360 and Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work on multiple projects.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.

Compensation range: $110,000 - $130,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 245+ regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better - enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)