Interior Design Director Italy

pAs Interior Design Director for Italy, you shape the design strategy and execution for luxury hospitality properties, ensuring brand alignment and exceptional guest experiences. You lead creative direction from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance design integrity with operational and commercial needs. You champion heritage-informed, sustainable design while advancing brand standards and global design trends. This role offers the chance to influence multiple properties and elevate the guest journey through thoughtful, high-impact interiors. /pulliPermanent contract /liliGross annual salary between 85.000 and 95.000 /liliIncentive plan /liliWelfare program and meal vouchers /liliDiscovery Belmond program and discounted prices at properties /liliLead the creative development and execution of interior design projects across the Italian portfolio /liliSet design vision, narrative, and guest experience strategy for projects /liliReview and approve concepts, FFE palettes, lighting, artwork, and decor /liliEnsure designs reflect heritage, local context, and brand standards /liliCollaborate with Project Directors and Construction teams throughout lifecycle /liliOversee design development from concept to close-out and ensure milestones /liliProvide design oversight during construction and installation, resolving issues /liliBuild relationships with General Managers, Operations, external designers, architects, consultants, artists, and suppliers /liliPresent concepts and updates to senior leadership and project steering committees /liliAct as the primary design representative for Italian projects /liliLead review and approval of all FFE and OSE specifications /liliSupport procurement strategies to ensure quality, value, and schedule alignment /liliCollaborate on supplier selection, prototype reviews, and value engineering /liliEnsure procurement decisions align with design intent and budget /liliManage design scope within budgets and support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management /liliParticipate in value engineering while protecting design integrity and guest experience /liliContribute to capital planning and project prioritization /liliMonitor global luxury trends and identify opportunities to enhance guest experience /liliContribute to evolving design standards, guidelines, and processes /liliChampion sustainability, responsible sourcing, and preservation of heritage assets /liliDeliver projects on time, on budget, and on brand /liliEnsure high-quality guest experience and design outcomes /liliMaintain stakeholder satisfaction and effective collaboration /liliManage FFE budgets and procurement /liliPreserve and enhance each property's unique identity /liliDegree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field /liliMinimum 12 years of experience in luxury hospitality, residential, or lifestyle design /liliSignificant experience managing high-value renovation and development projects /liliStrong knowledge of FFE design, procurement, specifications, fabrication, and installation /liliExperience managing external consultants and multidisciplinary project teams /liliExcellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills /liliItalian and English fluency required /liliHighly creative with strong design judgment /liliPassion for luxury hospitality and culturally sensitive design /liliStrong commercial awareness and decision-making ability /liliProject management and budgeting /liliValue engineering and stakeholder management /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr