Job Description

***This role is based at our corporate office in New York City, NY***

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This is your chance to be part of an in-house Brands team of industry experts in the domains of design, hospitality, brand management, innovation, food and beverage, wellness, owner relations, and more, for all of Hilton's unique Lifestyle brands! As a Design Manager - Lifestyle Brands, you will support the team that leads our Brand Design with the steadfast goal of strengthening and growing the Hilton Lifestyle portfolio. Reporting to the VP of Lifestyle Brand Design, you will work on projects for the Lifestyle Brand portfolio with the main focus being on the three Hard Brands as well as support the growing Collections Brands.

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Create compelling Brand specific Design Initiatives and Brand Narratives, including visioning decks and DNA decks for each brand
• Participate and manage the evolution of visual narratives and brand visions with external third-party creative agencies
• Participate in Brand initiatives and trainings by representing Design division and how Design impacts our property teams
• Oversee Brand Design initiatives with third-party design agencies
• Help own selecting design agencies and maintaining relationships
• Track active projects to insure we are ahead of the curve, monitoring the progress of incoming and ongoing design initiatives.
• Support Leadership in the development and delivery of presentations, workshops, and strategic briefs.
• Stay on top of cultural, travel, and design trends that influence hospitality and lifestyle branding.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Provide input to Design and Construction Standards with the Brand, Development, and Technical Services Teams.
• Assist with the evolution and maintenance of the Brand Narrative, D&C Standards, Important Brand Attributes, specific design initiatives, communication tools and website.
• Collaborate with marketing and F&B teams to ensure brand strategies are implemented across all touchpoints.
• Build positive partnerships with both internal and third-party partners such as brands, developers, and design consultants to promote our brands.
• Assist in the communications and follow-up with Brand Management teams to resolve outstanding issues.
• Support property openings with styling and photoshoots alongside AD&C.
• Work closely with global regions across AD&C and Marketing to help create cohesive brand visions.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Management and coordination of agency work for Brand visions, creation of compelling brand collaterals and management of coordination with other departments such as F&B, marketing and AD&C.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience working in a creative professional environment
• Three (3) years of experience working in or around the Hospitality Design Industry
• Two (2) years supervisory experience including the management of people, projects and/or third-party agencies
• A background in design, interior design, or branding within hospitality
• Strong design and visual storytelling skills
• Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Bluebeam, and PowerPoint
• Passion for hospitality, travel, and creating memorable brand experiences.
• Travel up to 20% to participate in property tours, design meetings and brand initiatives

It would be useful if you have:

• Six (6) years of experience working in a professional environment
• Five (5) years of experience working in the creative Lifestyle and Luxury design sector, ideally within an agency or hospitality/lifestyle-related or retail field
• Prior work with Sketch-up, AutoCAD or other 3D visualization software
• General knowledge as it relates to hospitality architecture

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible.

As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune . With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $75,000 – $110,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.

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