Description

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Hospitality Designer to join our Lifestyle Group where you will be part of a team of professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Design (Bunkhouse + JdV) in all things design related for the properties. You will be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team passionate and committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.

Who We Are
At Hyatt, our ambition is bold: to be the most responsive, most innovative, and best-performing company in hospitality. Within that vision, The Lifestyle Group stands apart-anchored in design that resonates, cultural relevance that inspires, and guest experiences that cannot be found anywhere else.

The Lifestyle Group is more than a collection of hotels-it's a movement within hospitality. We are building an organization that is more agile, more accountable, and more inspiring, anchored by our commitment to colleagues, guests, and owners alike. Here, you'll help write the next chapter of hospitality-one defined by cultural relevance, brand integrity, and transformative experiences.

Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally.
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription.
• 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.
• Basic Life insurance Coverage up to 15K (no cost to associate and FT status ONLY)
• Long Term Disability Benefit (No cost to associate and FT status ONLY)

Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

The Senior Hospitality Designer is responsible for designing and facilitating hospitality projects for Hyatt's Lifestyle Group Division, including Bunkhouse and JDV Hotels. The person in this role will support the Head of Design and Director of Design, while coordinating with fellow design team members, clients, vendors, and consultants. They will be responsible for assisting with all stages of design from concept through CA and managing project-related tasks.

Applicants must have great communication skills, the ability to problem solve, and a thorough understanding of the Bunkhouse and JDV brands and policies. Furthermore, all Design team members must develop and maintain the company's culture, values, and reputation in the public eye, and with all staff, guests, vendors, and partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all company operational standards, policies, procedures, training materials, and brand guidelines. Maintain clear and consistent communication with staff, departments, vendors, consultants, properties, and leadership to support company objectives and project success.
• Collaborate on hospitality interior design projects across all phases, including programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, procurement, installation, and budget/schedule management.
• Support the Head of Design and Director of Design in daily project and administrative activities.
• Coordinate and manage small- to mid-scale projects for Bunkhouse properties, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Bunkhouse and JDV brand standards.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, travel arrangements, project binders, digital folders, and presentation archives.
• Create and develop design presentations, mood boards, image research, renderings, and other visual communication materials.
• Produce and coordinate 2D and 3D design deliverables, including floor plans, elevations, renderings, and presentation graphics.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain construction documentation, drawing sets, specifications, and related project records using Design Spec.
• Source, evaluate, select, and specify FF&E, OS&E, finishes, fixtures, materials, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and related products in accordance with project design intent and budget requirements.
• Maintain and organize the materials library, resource catalogs, digital photo library, and sample inventory.
• Coordinate and place orders for project supplies, samples, FF&E, and OS&E items, and track procurement activities through installation.
• Review and assess vendor, supplier, and contractor proposals, bids, and shop drawings; assist with bid requests, de-scoping, and contractor/vendor selection processes.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with property teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, and external partners; serve as a liaison between project stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of consultants, contractors, external production teams, and rendering/documentation resources as required.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining preliminary construction budgets, FF&E budgets, project invoices, bid packages, and proposals; monitor project expenditures and support budget tracking efforts.
• Willing and able to travel 15% of the time, including attending site visits, PIP walks, and project installations and openings.
• Coordinate and complete PIP's for potential hotel conversions.
• Attend project meetings, site visits, vendor meetings, and property walkthroughs to support project coordination, documentation, and implementation.
• Support contractor and vendor sourcing efforts and assist with managing external resources needed for project execution.
• Ensure all project documentation, communications, and deliverables are accurate, organized, and maintained in accordance with company standards and project requirements.

Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation and to exceed customer expectations, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position. This person may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed. Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision.

Qualifications

• MS, BFA, or BS in interior design or architecture preferred, but not required
• A minimum of five (5) years related experience in hospitality design
• Strong experience with the interior design process, including familiarity with FFE resources and construction documentation preparation
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospitality design standards and operations, including fire safety codes, ADA codes, and applicable codes for textiles, furnishings, and finishes
• Proven organizational abilities and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects, clients, and complex consultant relationships
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Spexx
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and/or Google Suite (including Slides, Sheets, and Docs)
• Rendering skills for interior elevations, plans, finishes, and custom furniture
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before clients, colleagues, and sister property staff
• Ability to apply basic concepts of math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and algebra, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• The person in this position will be based in Austin, but may be asked to travel

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and /or abilities to perform this job successfully. The employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to execute each duty proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation.

We welcome you:

Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status