Senior Designer - Hospitality Interiors

SENIOR DESIGNER – HOSPITALITY / RESTAURANT INTERIORS

Shape the Future of Hospitality Design. Harrison is an award-winning international hospitality design consultancy with studios in Dallas, Birmingham (UK), and Melbourne (Australia). For more than 35 years, we have partnered with many of the world's leading restaurant, bar, hotel, and airport brands to create memorable guest experiences through strategy, branding, architecture, and interior design.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Designer to join our Dallas studio and help shape the next generation of hospitality brands. This is an opportunity to lead the creative direction of high-profile projects, influence globally recognized brands, and collaborate with a talented international team that believes creativity, innovation, and exceptional design create lasting commercial success.

At Harrison, creativity leads, strategy guides, and exceptional delivery differentiates. We believe our greatest investment is our people, creating an environment where talented designers are empowered to grow, collaborate, innovate, and build rewarding careers while shaping some of the world's most exciting hospitality brands.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality, thrives on solving complex design challenges, enjoys building lasting client relationships, and inspires those around them. You will be a confident creative leader, capable of transforming brand strategy into distinctive guest experiences while balancing creative excellence with commercial thinking.

• Lead the creative vision for high-profile hospitality projects, developing innovative concepts that exceed client expectations and strengthen Harrison's reputation for design excellence.
• Create architectural and interior design solutions from brand positioning and concept development through to construction documentation.
• Collaborate with the Strategy and Branding team to translate brand strategy into compelling guest environments and consistent brand experiences across every touchpoint.
• Design solutions that balance creativity with commercial thinking, delivering exceptional guest experiences that help clients achieve their business objectives.
• Build trusted client relationships by leading presentations, workshops, and design discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, and project managers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning while reporting into the Design Managers and Vice President of Design.
• Champion creative excellence through mentoring, design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and innovative presentation techniques that clearly communicate design intent.
• Produce and oversee high-quality 2D and 3D design deliverables, including renderings, Sketch Up models, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate effectively with consultants, suppliers, and vendors to maintain design integrity and deliver successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Harrison's teams across the USA, UK, and Asia-Pacific to share knowledge and maintain consistent global design standards.
• Champion innovation by embracing emerging technologies, digital design tools, and improved creative processes that enhance quality, efficiency, and client outcomes.
• Produce and review high-quality design and construction documentation using Revit and other industry-leading software.

• 8+ years' professional experience in hospitality design, supported by a strong portfolio of hotel and restaurant projects, is essential.
• Proven experience as a Senior Designer, Design Manager, or in a similar creative role.
• Demonstrated expertise in brand strategy, architecture, interior design, brand development, FF&E, sourcing, procurement, and specification writing.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, life safety codes, construction detailing, and project documentation.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• A client focused approach through, excellent client relationship building, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator, rendering, and 3D modelling software.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Work with globally recognized hospitality brands that are shaping the future of restaurants, hotels, airports, and entertainment.
• Join an award-winning international studio in Dallas Texas, where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
• Build a long-term career with clear opportunities for professional growth, leadership, mentorship, and continuous development.
• Be part of a supportive,…