Senior Director Luxury & Lifestyle Design

Hilton • McLean, VA

2d • $130,000 - $210,000 • Remote

About The Position

This is your chance to be part of an in-house Architecture, Design & Construction team that delivers exceptional properties that delight our guests, reward our partners, and reflect the unique cultures of their geographical locations! As a Sr Director on the AD&C Luxury & Lifestyle team reporting to VP of AD&C Luxury & Lifestyle, you will lead design for all Luxury & Lifestyle projects in North America. What you'll do during a typical day: Define and evolve the design vision for Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio across hotels, resorts, and branded residences in North America. Lead and inspire a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and excellence. Anticipate cultural shifts and guest expectations to shape innovative, future-focused hospitality experiences. Champion sustainability, wellness, and innovation as core pillars of modern luxury design. How you'll collaborate with others: Serve as a trusted advisor to Owners and Consultants throughout the development process, from concept through completion. Partner with Development and Brand to support strategic growth across the Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio. Collaborate with Operations, Food & Beverage, Wellness, and other functional teams to ensure design supports operational performance. Build and cultivate relationships with leading creative partners to strengthen Hilton's design influence. Represent Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle design vision through industry engagement and thought leadership. Projects you'll take ownership of: Support deal strategy, site evaluation, and owner engagement with compelling design narratives. Oversee complex, high-profile projects from concept through completion, ensuring design integrity and brand alignment. Develop scalable tools and frameworks that drive consistency, quality, and performance across the portfolio. Ensure projects meet brand standards, budget expectations, and Net Unit Growth (NUG) objectives while maintaining design excellence. Guide creative direction for new brand launches, repositionings, and portfolio expansion.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hospitality design within a global hotel operator or leading consultancy
• Demonstrated success leading complex hotel, resort, or mixed use hospitality projects
• Deep understanding of hospitality design processes, documentation, construction coordination
• Proven experience building and leading high performance design teams
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or related discipline
• Recognition within the design community through published work or award-winning projects
• Experience contributing to new brand creation or major repositioning initiatives
• Global exposure to leading luxury and lifestyle markets
• Strong industry network across architecture, interior design, and hospitality development

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the design vision for Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio across hotels, resorts, and branded residences in North America.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and excellence.
• Anticipate cultural shifts and guest expectations to shape innovative, future-focused hospitality experiences.
• Champion sustainability, wellness, and innovation as core pillars of modern luxury design.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Owners and Consultants throughout the development process, from concept through completion.
• Partner with Development and Brand to support strategic growth across the Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio.
• Collaborate with Operations, Food & Beverage, Wellness, and other functional teams to ensure design supports operational performance.
• Build and cultivate relationships with leading creative partners to strengthen Hilton's design influence.
• Represent Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle design vision through industry engagement and thought leadership.
• Support deal strategy, site evaluation, and owner engagement with compelling design narratives.
• Oversee complex, high-profile projects from concept through completion, ensuring design integrity and brand alignment.
• Develop scalable tools and frameworks that drive consistency, quality, and performance across the portfolio.
• Ensure projects meet brand standards, budget expectations, and Net Unit Growth (NUG) objectives while maintaining design excellence.
• Guide creative direction for new brand launches, repositionings, and portfolio expansion.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees