Hyatt

Director of Design & Planning, Renovations – Classics and Luxury

Hyatt

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $112,500 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead hotel renovation design projects across the Americas, ensuring brand compliance, ROI, and project alignment.
  • Collaborate with brand leaders and creative directors to evolve and implement brand direction.
  • Translate project insights into brand standards and provide design input for continuous improvement.
  • Serve as primary contact with owners, operators, architects, designers, consultants, and contractors.
  • Guide project teams through design phases, from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
  • Review and approve design submissions, providing timely feedback and direction.
  • Prioritize project goals to balance budget, scope, and client needs.
  • Support and interpret regional/local brand adaptations, while maintaining clarity of brand identity.
  • Track project progress against timelines, budgets, and construction milestones.
  • Mentor and oversee design managers, providing leadership and project guidance.
  • Assist with CapEx planning, reporting, and design data tracking.

Requirements

  • 9+ years of experience in architectural or design field, with strong familiarity with all phases of the design & development process
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design/Architecture, or foreign equivalent
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD
Benefits
  • Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
  • A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
  • Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
architectural designdesign developmentproject managementbrand complianceROI analysisCapEx planningdesign data trackingdesign phasesconcept developmentconstruction milestones
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationmentoringfeedback provisionproject guidanceprioritizationadaptabilityproblem-solvingclient management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureMaster’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in Interior DesignMaster’s degree in Interior Design
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