Davidson Hospitality - Atlanta, GA
posted 4 months ago
The Creative Director - Design & Construction at Davidson Hospitality Group will play a pivotal role in shaping the brand experience across all guest touchpoints. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with the Design & Construction (D&C) and operational teams to ensure brand integrity and consistency. The Creative Director will leverage innovation and experimentation to create emotional connections between guests and the brand, while also focusing on business development by promoting services to ownership groups. In this role, the Creative Director will assess both existing and new hotel development opportunities, collaborating with Owners, Investors, and Developers to prepare a compelling design vision that enhances guest experiences. This includes developing pitch decks that reflect design sensibility and operational integrity, as well as supporting the team during presentations by addressing design narrative questions. The Creative Director will also work with Project Directors throughout the RFP process, ensuring alignment with the planned design narrative and vision during all phases of development and execution. The position involves engaging with design and architecture agencies to maintain alignment with the vision narrative and guidelines, providing recommendations through sketches and space plans, and coordinating on-site reviews during construction to ensure design goals are met. The Creative Director will utilize strong collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills to help internal teams achieve industry-leading design concepts, drawing on consumer research and market trends to inform strategies. Additionally, the role includes working with the marketing team on initiatives to promote the brand through various channels, including hospitality and design journals, websites, and social media. Business development is a key aspect of this role, requiring the Creative Director to develop and maintain relationships with ownership groups to secure funding for new design projects. This includes creating and delivering presentations that showcase the value of the design and construction services offered by Davidson Hospitality Group. The Creative Director will also collaborate with the BD team to strategize for business growth and service expansion.