Vice President of Design

Vice President of Design
Magnifica (Hospitality + Airline) | Windermere, FL | Full-Time
Job Summary
Magnifica is hiring a Vice President of Design to lead internal design teams across

Magnifica Hospitality

(private residences and
resorts) and

Magnifica Air

(private-class airline). This role drives creative direction within Magnifica’s signature design philosophy,
establishes standards, and ensures projects move from concept to execution with consistency and operational discipline.
A key part of the role is building and maintaining relationships with world-class luxury designers, producers, and retailers—
strengthening sourcing capabilities and ensuring access to exceptional materials, craftsmanship, and specialty production.
Key Responsibilities
Design Direction + Standards
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Define and maintain design standards across residences, resorts, and aviation environments.
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Create guidelines for materiality, furnishings, lighting, finishes, and detailing.
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Ensure design decisions support guest experience and operational realities (durability, maintenance, lifecycle).

Leadership + Team Management
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Lead internal design teams and key external partners; set priorities, roles, and expectations.
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Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing designers and support functions.
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Establish review rhythms that improve quality and speed (critiques, approvals, documentation standards).

Operational Delivery (DesignOps)
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Build repeatable workflows from concept through procurement and installation.
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Own design timelines, budgets, resource planning, and quality control checkpoints.
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Implement templates and systems for FF&E schedules, finish packages, vendor briefs, and punch lists.

Sourcing + High-End Partnerships
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Develop and maintain a network of designers, artisans, fabricators, showrooms, and specialty suppliers.
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Create preferred-vendor programs and sourcing standards to improve reliability, pricing leverage, and lead-times.
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Support contracting, lead-time tracking, and vendor performance management in coordination with procurement and
project teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner with development, construction, operations, and brand teams to align design intent with execution requirements.
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Hospitality:

support concept and delivery for public spaces, guest rooms/residences, amenities, and F&B environments.
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Air:

support cabin interiors and onboard design elements in coordination with technical and operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience
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10+ years of design experience with leadership responsibility; luxury hospitality and/or high-end residential strongly
preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality design outcomes within schedule, budget, and build constraints.
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Strong understanding of FF&E procurement, fabrication timelines, vendor management, and quality control.
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High standards for taste and detailing, balanced with practical decision-making.
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Clear executive communication and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Attributes
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Experience establishing design standards across multiple properties or product lines.
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A strong network across luxury design, fabrication, and specialty sourcing.