Consultant Interior Design

Consultant Interior Design

Our client is a Fortune 500 hospitality and timesharing company, and leads the industry in innovation, scale, and service. They are now looking to add to their team and are looking to hire a Consultant Interior Design. This role will be based out of Parsippany, NJ and is hybrid (office 3 days a week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

The Role

The client is seeking a Consultant, Interior Design to join our dynamic Architecture, Design & Construction (AD&C) team. This role supports Design Managers in guiding hotel owners and franchisees through the renovation and design review process. The Consultant assists with design evaluations, ensures brand standard compliance, and helps streamline communication between internal teams and external design partners. Acting as an advisor and liaison, the Consultant provides design guidance that maintains brand integrity and elevates the guest experience across client's diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate has experience in hospitality interiors, strong technical design knowledge, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to project management.

What You'll Do

• Design Review & Support
• Act as the primary point of contact for all interior design-related inquiries.
• Review interior design submittals to ensure compliance with brand standards and quality requirements.
• Provide feedback and guidance to franchisees and their design teams.
• Coordinate with Designer Managers to resolve complex design questions and ensure consistent brand interpretation.
• Address design inquiries with a balance of brand compliance, budget sensitivity, and operational functionality.
• Assist in preparing responses, reference materials, and visual examples to support owners and design consultants

• Collaboration & Communication
• Serve as a main liaison for owners and internal team members during their renovation process.
• Partner with internal teams (for example Design Manager, Brand Leaders and Sourcing) to resolve design-related issues.
• Participate in meetings and presentations with owners and senior leadership.
• Maintain detailed logs of inquiries, design submittals, and resolutions.

• Administrative & Project Coordination
• Maintain organized records of design reviews and correspondence.
• Help organize and maintain design resource libraries, finish samples, and standard documentation.
• Assist in tracking project timelines and follow-ups to ensure smooth coordination between owners and design teams.
• Support process improvements within the department.

• Technical Expertise
• Provide guidance on space planning, finishes, and FF&E selections.
• Ensure designs meet operational, safety, and durability requirements.
• Stay current with hospitality design trends, emerging materials, and industry innovations.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture or Equivalent
• Experience: At least 2 years in hospitality design or related field.

Skills:

• Knowledge of hospitality design standards, building code and brand compliance.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure in fast paced environment.

Requirements:

• Person will need to be based in New Jersey and come in to the office 3 days a week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday