Avolta

Director of Design

Avolta

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bethesda • Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $127,600 - $159,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manages the design strategy and execution for F&B and retail venues, concept/brand conversions, and remodel projects in North America
  • Leads design teams and external design consultants in developing comprehensive design concepts for business pursuits, lease extensions, and remodel projects across F&B and retail venues
  • Manages the design development process from concept through 10% construction documentation, ensuring alignment with brand standards, operational functionality, budget parameters, and schedule requirements
  • Develops and maintains design standards, specifications, and guidelines to drive consistency and quality across all venue types while allowing for location-specific customization
  • Collaborates with Operations and Business Development teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective design solutions
  • Oversees interior design, food service design, architectural coordination, and fixture/equipment specifications while verifying selection and development align with project needs and quality standards
  • Manages relationships with external design consultants and architects to provide strategic oversight and optimize design quality and performance
  • Provides design expertise and support for RFP responses, including development of conceptual designs and renderings that support business development efforts
  • Monitors design project schedules and deliverables to maintain timely completion and coordination with construction timelines and airport requirements
  • Drives innovation in design methodologies and standards while balancing compliance and operational functionality across diverse airport environments
  • Reviews and approves design deliverables including schematic designs, design development documents, 10% construction documents, finish selections, and equipment specifications to maintain quality and adherence to company standards

Requirements

  • The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 8 years
  • Requires 3 years of experience supervising design teams or managing external design consultants engaged in executing commercial design programs
  • Requires 8 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering design programs for commercial or hospitality environments
  • A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field can count for 3 of the 8-year requirement
  • 3-5 years of experience in F&B, Retail, or Hospitality
  • Extensive knowledge of construction management, design processes, and project delivery methods in commercial and hospitality environments
  • Strong financial acumen with ability to develop design solutions within approved budget parameters and understand cost implications of decisions
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to articulate design concepts to internal stakeholders and external clients
  • Strong design aesthetic with ability to balance brand standards, operational functionality, and budget constraints
  • Strategic thinking capabilities with ability to develop standardized processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Business acumen and mindset required to understand long-term implications of design and construction decisions and advance organizational goals
  • Demonstrated history of understanding business needs, stakeholder requirements, and project complexities in airport and hospitality environments
  • Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals
Benefits
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training and exciting career growth opportunities
  • Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
design strategyconstruction documentationdesign standardsinterior designfood service designarchitectural coordinationfixture specificationsdesign methodologiesproject delivery methodsdesign programs
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsstrategic thinkingfinancial acumenteam leadershipcoachingcollaborationproblem-solvinginnovationstakeholder management
Certifications
bachelor's degree in Architecturebachelor's degree in Interior Designbachelor's degree in Engineering