Hospitality Interior Designer

DESCRIPTION

Hospitality Interior Designer

A&R Design & Construction - Gulf Shores, AL | Full-Time | Onsite

A&R Design & Construction is the in-house design and construction engine behind A&R Group - a hotel ownership and development company with a rapidly expanding portfolio of Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Choice Hotels .

We don't design for outside clients. We design for our own hotels , and we build what we design.

That means:

• Your work gets executed.
• Your decisions matter.
• Your designs directly shape the guest experience across every property we own and operate.

If you're ready to step out of the "agency hamster wheel" and into a role where your work becomes real - fast - keep reading.

We're hiring a Hospitality Interior Designer who thrives on logistics, coordination, precision, and execution . Someone who can take a brand prototype, adapt it intelligently, and drive it from concept to installation without dropping a detail.

This is where design meets ownership, speed, and impact.

• Hospitality design
• Brand standards
• FF&E coordination

What You'll Do

• Develop FF&E packages , finish schedules, and brand-compliant material selections
• Produce AutoCAD drawings , elevations, and construction documentation
• Adapt Hilton/Marriott/IHG/Choice brand standards to real-world project conditions
• Manage FF&E logistics , lead times, vendor coordination, and delivery schedules
• Track project milestones, approvals, and design deliverables
• Coordinate with ownership, architects, contractors, and suppliers
• Support construction with RFIs, site visits, punch lists, and field verification
• Assist with budgets, takeoffs, and value-engineering options

This role is execution-heavy , logistics-driven , and perfect for someone who loves making projects run smoothly from concept to installation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field
• 3+ years of interior design experience
• Strong AutoCAD and Excel skills
• Experience with FF&E specifications and construction documentation
• Excellent organization, communication, and multi-project management

Bonus Points

• Hospitality design experience
• Familiarity with Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Choice brand standards
• Experience with hotel renovations, PIPs, and new construction
• Revit or Bluebeam knowledge

Why Work With Us

Because this is owner-side hospitality design - the sweet spot where creativity meets real-world impact.

At A&R Design & Construction, you get:

• A seat at the table with ownership and leadership
• The ability to see your work built exactly as you designed it
• Fast decision-making and minimal red tape
• A growing pipeline of new builds and renovations
• A team that values clarity, accountability, and execution excellence
• Real influence on the look, feel, and performance of our hotels

If you're ready to design the next wave of A&R hotels, apply through the link on this posting and upload your portfolio.

We want to see the work you're proud of - the projects that show your eye, your execution, and your style.

REQUIREMENTS

A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.