Director - Design, Luxury

The Global Design US & Canada luxury studio is a team of passionate storytellers, designers, and architects who bring our luxury brands to life through extraordinary designs and experiences. On this team, this leader will work on premier destinations and best-in-class luxury hospitality brands alongside creative professionals committed to excellence.

The experienced Luxury Design Director will manage new build, conversion, and renovation projects for all Marriott luxury brands across the United States and Canada. This role will be deeply engaged in all facets of our luxury hospitality projects, including development support, feasibility, planning, design reviews, quality control, owner relations, internal coordination, construction observation, opening support, and ongoing renovation design management. This position will also mentor junior team members, engage in the hospitality design industry, seek out innovative design concepts and products, and foster strong relationships in the luxury ownership, consultant, and vendor communities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Lead the pre-design, design and construction process from feasibility through to opening on multiple complex luxury new build, conversion and renovation projects.
• Guide external owners and design team consultants with a focus on educating, influencing, and demonstrating the value of achieving on-strategy, exceptional designs and experiences.
• Review architecture and design submittals for quality, function, and brand standards compliance.
• Manage the technical services and project management process and scope within budget. Continually assess and seek process improvement for effectiveness and maximum impact.
• Present design work and updates to senior stakeholders for awareness and approvals.
• Maintain accurate and current project reporting in all Marriott and Global Design systems.
• Partner with Development to sell/influence owners/franchisees using Marriott expertise and technical design capabilities to successfully win deals and gain new business opportunities.
• Liaise with owners’ Project Management teams during the construction phase to confirm successful execution of expected quality and scope and adherence to expected opening schedule; resolve or escalate deviations.
• Execute complex feasibility requests working closely with development and ownership teams.
• Create PIP’s (Property Improvement Plans) working closely with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel: 20-40%

The salary range for this position is $117,600 to $178,300 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 7 days after the date of this posting, September 10, 2025.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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