Senior Hospitality Interior Designer

About Striv

At Striv, we design inspiring spaces rooted in hospitality, lifestyle, and experience. Our projects range from full-scale hotel renovations to boutique commercial spaces, balancing creativity with operational functionality. We are seeking a talented Senior Interior Designer with demonstrated hospitality design experience to join our growing team and help shape impactful environments for guests and operators alike.

The Senior Interior Designer will lead projects through all phases of design — from concept to installation — with a focus on hospitality interiors. You will be responsible for developing design narratives, coordinating with consultants and vendors, ensuring brand compliance, overseeing FF&E specifications, and mentoring junior team members. This role requires a high level of creativity, technical expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of hospitality operational needs.

• Lead the design process across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with client vision and brand standards.
• Develop space plans, material and finish palettes, FF&E packages, and custom millwork details for hospitality environments.
• Prepare and deliver design presentations, narratives, and concept boards.
• Manage and oversee project documentation, including full drawing sets, FF&E schedules, and procurement packages.
• Collaborate with project managers, purchasing teams, architects, consultants, and ownership groups throughout project timelines.
• Conduct field surveys, attend site visits, and coordinate installation phases.
• Maintain expertise in hospitality brand standards (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, etc.) and custom lifestyle brand design criteria.
• Mentor and oversee junior and intern-level design staff, providing guidance and quality control.
• Support RFP responses, design narratives, and business development efforts as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture (CIDA-accredited program strongly preferred).
• 6+ years of professional interior design experience with a strong emphasis in hospitality design (hotel, resort, boutique hospitality projects).
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively within a team structure.
• Strong understanding of FF&E sourcing, specification, and procurement processes.
• Expertise in producing complete construction drawing sets, millwork details, and presentation packages.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Familiarity with Sketch Up and Enscape a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• NCIDQ Certification preferred but not required.

• Must be able to travel periodically for project site visits, installation supervision, and client meetings.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Hospitality brand experience (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, independent/boutique) is required.

• Opportunity to lead meaningful hospitality projects from concept to execution.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with growth opportunities.
• Exposure to full project cycles including design, procurement, and installation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and creative work environment that values design innovation and operational excellence.

Striv is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where diversity is valued and creativity thrives.