Hyatt
Overview Design Manager, Americas role at Hyatt. Based in New York City Lifestyle Creative Hub. The role supports creative development and project execution across Hyatt’s lifestyle portfolio to deliver distinctive, high-performing hospitality.
Who We Are At Hyatt, our ambition is bold: to be the most responsive, most innovative, and best-performing company in hospitality. The Lifestyle Group is anchored in design that resonates, cultural relevance, guest experiences, and a movement within hospitality. We are building an organization that is more agile, accountable, and inspiring, with a commitment to colleagues, guests, and owners alike.
Why Now This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to join our journey in a resilient hospitality industry with opportunities for upward mobility.
How We Care For Our People Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. Hyatt has earned a place on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years. We offer benefits including:
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Well-being initiatives (e.g., Headspace subscription)
Global family assistance policy with paid time off for birth/adoption and financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
The Role The ideal candidate will blend design sensibility, organizational acumen, and collaboration skills to assist in the creative development and coordination of hotel projects from concept through execution.
Key Responsibilities Champion brand design by ensuring alignment with Hyatt’s lifestyle DNA and aspirations.
Collaborate with the Department and Business Development Team to prepare program and blocking diagrams for new projects.
Represent the Lifestyle team in project kick-offs, design workshops, and consultant meetings.
Maintain brand design standards, toolkits, and style guides for internal and external partners.
Aid in project management efforts, coordinate with project consultants, and handle tasks such as drafting, design development, and creating presentations to ensure effective project communication.
Assist in preparing scopes of work, RFPs, project schedules, and pitch decks for new builds or renovations.
Contribute to the development of design presentations, mood boards, materials palettes, and project narratives.
Manage internal project timelines and milestones; coordinate with other departments to meet deadlines.
Ensure proactive and professional communication across all project touchpoints.
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of active, pending, and completed projects.
Organize and manage the flow of new project information for global team accessibility.
Qualifications Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
Minimum 6+ years of post-graduate experience in architecture and interiors; hospitality experience preferred.
Strong understanding of construction and design documentation.
Excellent space planning and organizational skills.
Experience managing presentations, design proposals, renovations, and/or construction projects.
Creative drive with attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Flexibility to shift focus while maintaining progress on multiple assignments.
Ability to manage long-term and short-term projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and other design tools.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed.
Ability to effectively communicate creative concepts.
Positive attitude and enjoyment of creative challenges.
Preferred Attributes Passion for hospitality, lifestyle, and experiential design.
Curiosity and initiative in exploring design innovation, sustainability, and wellness.
Familiarity with project coordination processes and documentation.
Collaborative, enthusiastic team player with a solution-oriented mindset.
Salary and Employment Details The salary range and final pay rate/salary offered will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications, and location. Pay will meet local requirements, including minimum wage where applicable.
EEO Statement 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.
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In Summary: The role supports creative development and project execution across Hyatt’s lifestyle portfolio to deliver distinctive, high-performing hospitality . The ideal candidate will blend design sensibility, organizational acumen, and collaboration skills . We are looking for passionate changemakers to join our journey in a resilient hospitality industry .
En Español: El grupo de estilos de vida está anclado en el diseño que resuena, la relevancia cultural, las experiencias de los huéspedes y un movimiento dentro de la hospitalidad. Estamos construyendo una organización más ágil, responsable e inspiradora, con un compromiso hacia colegas, invitados y propietarios por igual. Ahora es un momento emocionante para estar en Hyatt. Ofrecemos beneficios que incluyen: Alojamiento anual de estancias gratuitas en hoteles Hyatt a nivel mundial Iniciativas de bienestar (por ejemplo, suscripción a Headspace) Política global de asistencia familiar con tiempo libre pagado para el nacimiento / adopción y ayuda financiera para la adopción Tiempo pagado Off, Médico, Dental, Visión, 401K con pareja de compañía El papel El candidato ideal combinará sensibilidad al diseño, perspicacia organizacional y habilidades de colaboración para ayudar en el desarrollo creativo y coordinación de proyectos hoteleros desde el concepto hasta su ejecución. Responsabilidades clave Diseño de marca Champion asegurando alineamiento con el estilo de vida y las aspiraciones del ADN de Hyatts. Colaborar con el Departamento y el Equipo de Desarrollo Empresarial para preparar diagramas de programa y bloqueo para nuevos proyectos. Representa el equipo Lifestyle en los trabajos iniciales del proyecto, talleres de diseño y reuniones de consultoría. Garantizar la comunicación proactiva y profesional en todos los puntos de contacto del proyecto. Mantener informes precisos y documentación de proyectos activos, pendientes y completados. Organizar y administrar el flujo de nueva información sobre proyectos para una accesibilidad global al equipo. Calificaciones Grado profesional en arquitectura o diseño de interiores. Un mínimo de 6+ años de experiencia postgraduada en arquitetura e interior; experiencia en hospitalidad preferida. Una fuerte comprensión de la documentación constructiva y de diseño. Excelente planificación espacial y habilidades organizativas. Gestión de presentaciones, propuestas de diseños, renovaciones y/o proyectos de construcción Experiencia creativa con atención al detalle y capacidad de trabajo independiente. Flexibilidad para enfocarse mientras se mantienen múltiples tareas. Capacidad para gestionar proyectos a corto y largo plazo simultáneamente Proficiencia en AutoCAD, Adobe y otras herramientas. Aprendizabilidad creativa y pasión. Disfrute de las competencias y conocimientos profesionales que permiten desarrollar un entusiasta estilo de vida y diseño internacionalmente. El rango salarial y la tasa de pago final / sueldo ofrecido dependerán de la experiencia, el nivel de habilidad y otras calificaciones, y la ubicación. La remuneración cumplirá con los requisitos locales, incluido el salario mínimo cuando corresponda. Declaración EEO Todos los candidatos cualificados recibirán consideración para un empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad o estatus de veterano protegido. #J-18808-Ljbffr