Director of Interior Design

Founded by acclaimed designer Joe Cheng, CCD is a top interior design consultancy firm specializing in international hospitality design. Ranked No.1 globally on Interior Design magazine’s 2022 “Top 10 Hospitality” list, it holds over 100 international awards, including the Gold Key Award, hospitality design’s highest honor. With offices across Hong Kong, London, Tokyo, and beyond, its multicultural team delivers timeless, innovative designs. Over 30 years, CCD has built a creative ecosystem integrating design, tech, art, and lifestyle, expanded via sub-brands to blend art, tech, and living aesthetics.

About this Role

The Interior Design Director is a senior creative authority responsible for the aesthetic vision and design integrity of luxury hospitality projects. This role is designed for a subject matter expert with deep industry experience in high-end hotel design. Rather than focusing on administrative team management, you will lead through design mastery, technical excellence, and strategic creative input.

Scope of Responsibilities

1. Provide the primary creative direction for all high-end hotel projects, ensuring the vision aligns with luxury brand standards and guest experience goals.
2. Lead the development of sophisticated design concepts, bespoke presentations, and creative strategies tailored specifically to the hospitality sector.
3. Partner with internal teams, specialized consultants (lighting, MEP, etc.), and hotel owners/operators to maintain project excellence.
4. Ensure all design output reinforces the firm’s reputation for luxury and supports the broader marketing and brand initiatives.
5. Act as a creative mentor for the design team, sharing technical knowledge of hotel specifications, luxury finishes, and operational flow.
6. Lead design-focused client interactions, resolving complex creative challenges and coordinating progress with owners and operators.
7. Represent the firm’s hospitality portfolio and expertise to visitors, potential partners, and industry bodies.
8. Provide specialized creative input and strategic insights to support the acquisition of new high-end hotel and hospitality contracts.
9. Assist in luxury-tier client introductions, serving as the technical and creative face of the firm’s hotel design capabilities.
10. Collaborate with the Business Development and Design teams to ensure deliverables meet hospitality-specific fee structures and timelines.
11. Balance high-concept creative integrity with the operational efficiency and client satisfaction required in high-end hotel development.

Requirements

1. Extensive experience leading the interior design of high-end, luxury hotel projects from concept to completion.
2. 10+ years of professional interior design experience, demonstrating a steady progression of seniority and specialized hospitality knowledge.
3. Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
4. Deep understanding of hotel-specific requirements, including international hospitality standards, luxury FF&E sourcing, and operational functionality.
5. Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to influence project outcomes through seniority and design authority.