Senior Level Hospitality Jobs
Senior level hospitality jobs put seasoned professionals in charge of guest experience strategy, operational leadership, and the teams that deliver results across properties or portfolios. Openings are concentrated in Construction & Real Estate, Insurance, and Hospitality & Tourism, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Aon, Gensler, and Bkv hiring at this level now.
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As a Gensler Interior Designer, you are driven by bold ideas and a passion for design excellence. You blend visionary creative thinking, technical expertise, and strategic business insight to challenge conventions and craft innovative, inspiring environments that elevate the human experience and deliver meaningful value for our clients. You have conceptual and technical delivery/documentation design skills for interior architecture and interior design projects, and you have a portfolio showcasing design excellence and innovation. A focus for this role will be designing Hospitality interiors.
As a key member of the design team, you actively contribute throughout the project lifecycle from concept to project completion. You thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership and are passionate about creating lasting client relationships and memorable spaces.
What You Will Do
- Visioning and programming for interior design projects, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, shop drawing reviews, code compliance, and construction administration
- Select and document furniture, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
- Generate finish plans, RCPs, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork drawings and details
- Provide design leadership and documentation during project execution
- Coordinate with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
- Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)
- Support design presentations and develop effective client relationships as trusted advisor
- Support marketing and business development efforts as needed
- Guide and mentor teammates
- QA/QC specifications and construction document sets
- Strive to elevate design quality on every project, and foster and cultivate a culture of design in the office
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
- 8+ years of interior design experience, inclusive of at least 4 recent years for Hospitality (hotel lobbies, hotel rooms, hotel amenity spaces) projects
- Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max and other modeling software programs
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Proficiency with: Selection of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
- Interior construction documents
- Applicable codes and safety considerations
- Strong storytelling ability, both verbal and written, that conveys purpose and impact
- Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- NCIDQ/CID certification required
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Ideally portfolios will include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus
Please submit resume and portfolio (ideally showcasing your design experience with Hospitality project types).
*This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Chicago Office .
**The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $ 118,000 plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience.
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General Information
Locations
Description
Your Role
As a Gensler Interior Designer, you are driven by bold ideas and a passion for design excellence. You blend visionary creative thinking, technical expertise, and strategic business insight to challenge conventions and craft innovative, inspiring environments that elevate the human experience and deliver meaningful value for our clients. You have conceptual and technical delivery/documentation design skills for interior architecture and interior design projects, and you have a portfolio showcasing design excellence and innovation. A focus for this role will be designing Hospitality interiors.
As a key member of the design team, you actively contribute throughout the project lifecycle from concept to project completion. You thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership and are passionate about creating lasting client relationships and memorable spaces.
What You Will Do
- Visioning and programming for interior design projects, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, shop drawing reviews, code compliance, and construction administration
- Select and document furniture, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
- Generate finish plans, RCPs, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork drawings and details
- Provide design leadership and documentation during project execution
- Coordinate with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
- Integrate new technology and tools on projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.)
- Support design presentations and develop effective client relationships as trusted advisor
- Support marketing and business development efforts as needed
- Guide and mentor teammates
- QA/QC specifications and construction document sets
- Strive to elevate design quality on every project, and foster and cultivate a culture of design in the office
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
- 8+ years of interior design experience, inclusive of at least 4 recent years for Hospitality (hotel lobbies, hotel rooms, hotel amenity spaces) projects
- Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max and other modeling software programs
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Proficiency with: Selection of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
- Interior construction documents
- Applicable codes and safety considerations
- Strong storytelling ability, both verbal and written, that conveys purpose and impact
- Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- NCIDQ/CID certification required
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Ideally portfolios will include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus
Please submit resume and portfolio (ideally showcasing your design experience with Hospitality project types).
*This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Chicago Office .
**The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $ 118,000 plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience.
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Senior Level Hospitality Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level hospitality job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led teams, owned operational outcomes, and driven measurable improvements in guest satisfaction or revenue. A strong application highlights specific projects you directed, the scope of your decision-making authority, and any cross-functional leadership. Certifications in hospitality management and a history of mentoring junior staff give candidates a clear edge over equally experienced applicants.
Which companies hire senior level hospitalitys?
Companies hiring senior level hospitalitys right now include Aon, Gensler, and Bkv, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established hotel groups, resort operators, food and beverage conglomerates, and corporate travel management firms with complex operational structures.
Are there remote senior level hospitality jobs?
Yes, though most senior hospitality roles remain on-site or property-based given the operational nature of the work. About 33% of senior level hospitality openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically sit in corporate functions such as revenue management, sales strategy, marketing, or regional oversight rather than front-of-house or property operations.
What makes a hospitality role senior level?
A senior level hospitality role involves owning outcomes rather than executing tasks. That means setting operational direction, managing budgets, leading multi-person teams, and being accountable for guest experience or revenue targets at a department or property scale. Senior roles also carry an expectation of mentoring less experienced staff and contributing to strategic decisions that affect the broader organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level hospitalitys?
Senior Level hospitality roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Insurance, and Hospitality & Tourism, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale venues, high-volume service environments, or multi-unit portfolios that require experienced leaders to maintain standards and performance across teams.