Description
Director of Architectural Design

POSITION PROFILE

Palisociety is currently seeking a very talented Director of Architectural Design to join our team. The ideal candidate must have hospitality design experience and be proficient in CAD. As Director of Architectural Design, you will lead a growing team of design project managers in the production of relevant documentation to execute design at a high level. The position entails both hands on creation of full ID drawing sets with specifications as well as management of design staff members. Technical skills, passion, speed & efficiency, diligent attention to detail, and elevated taste level are a must.

ABOUT PALISOCIETY

Palisociety is a collection of unique hotels and residences that aim to enhance the lives of our guests and our communities by creating one-of-a-kind, neighborhood-centric places filled with interesting people and friendly staff providing trusty service. We take to heart that few things in life are as transformative as the people and places you encounter when traveling – and seek to bring that inspiration into everything we do

Palisociety is a fully integrated hospitality company that acquires, designs, develops, owns and operates unique hotels and residences across the country under four distinct monikers: Palihouse, Palihotel, Le Petit Pali, ARRIVE by Palisociety and a collection of independently branded properties. The company’s proprietary brands, development and operational expertise also includes specialized retail spaces, highly curated restaurants, bars and event venues. Palisociety properties have been featured on Cond Nast Traveler’ Hot List, Travel + Leisure IT List, and more, with accolades from the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper* and countless others. Avi Brosh founded Palisociety in 1998 in Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.palisociety.com or follow

THE TASK AT HAND:

Lead in-house design project management team to include all interior architectural design creation for Company projects
Oversee and manage the design and sourcing of all interiors-related design for Company projects
Create interior design construction documentation, schedules, and specifications, as applicable
Coordinate materials sourcing and finish specification selection as appropriate
Manage interior design work flows and deliverable schedules and ensure diligent execution of timelines
Assist with the creation of presentation materials, design concept & inspirational boards as needed
Management of the consultant and contractor team throughout the duration of the project
Review and approve design documents issued by architects, M,E,P, and structural engineers, design consultants and other vendors as applicable
Provide construction administration on active construction and renovation projects including site visits as applicable
Hire and manage additional design related staff and project managers as needed
Mentor design project managers and oversee quality control of work output
Liaise and collaborate with fellow design team directors and members to assure coordination and preparation of designs consistently remain at a high accuracy level
Work with operations department heads to ensure functions in design operate well and also align with departmental sales & marketing so strategies are aligned with the overall hotel plan
Track quality assurance of design and project execution to meet quality objectives, project constraints, and Company brand standards
Oversee final punch list and final turnover program
Assist with analysis of projected design team time needed, scopes of work, and deliverable schedules on new projects
Perform other design related duties and special projects as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Experience leading and managing multiple projects
Experience with the entire project lifecycle, from concepting through occupancy and operations
Proven fiscal budgeting, accountability, and responsibility
Excellent written, verbal and management communication skills, including proven leadership, organization, and client relationship management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with other co-workers, departments, and business units with an engaged and innovative spirit
Be adaptable to a dynamic project portfolio and always motivated to generate forward thinking results
Ability to manage challenging situations, tasks and timelines with tact, grace, and style while bringing new concepts and ideas to the team
8+ years of related experience with Interior Design/Architecture education background, including demonstrated success as a project manager on various hospitality and/or brand design projects
Strong AutoCAD, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite experience
Ability to travel for project related purposes and work onsite during ongoing projects as needed
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time up to four (4) hours.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

A competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan (future you will love this one!)
Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay when you’re under the weather.
Career advancement in an organization committed to helping star employees thrive.
There’s also an opportunity to expand your career trajectory as we are a fast-growing company with hotels and restaurants in multiple cities.
Professional development that sets you up for success across multiple hospitality career paths.
A collaborative work environment where your creative ideas can come to fruition.
Amazing employee discounts on hotels and dining across our entire portfolio (18 hotels and more to come!)
Hands-on training with a nimble team.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Privacy Notice:

For information on the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”), and other California privacy laws, please go to the Palisociety Careers page at www.palisociety.com and www.arrivehotels.com to view the notice.

For more information, visit www.palisociety.com or follow @palisociety

For more information, visit lepetitpali.com or follow @lepetitpali

For more information, visit www.arrivehotels.com or follow @arrivehotels

We are an E-Verify Employer/Somos un empleador de E-Verify.

Company Information
MORE ABOUT US:

Palisociety is a fully integrated hospitality company that develops and operates unique hotels and residences across the country. In addition to our independent collection of hotels, we also operate Palihouses, Palihotels, and ARRIVE by Palisociety. We strive to delight and inspire our guests and local community by creating one-of-a-kind neighborhood-centric places filled with interesting people, friendly staff, and trusty service.

We’re a family business founded in Los Angeles by CEO Avi Brosh in 1998. As we continue to grow and develop new hotels and restaurants, we’re always looking for spirited, hardworking, passionate people that can join our team and grow with us!