Design Director Storytelling and Design Experience (12 month FTC)
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POSITION SUMMARY
You are a design storyteller at heart a creative voice who crafts spaces that speak through tone texture and emotion. As Design Director Storytelling & Design Experience you will lead how Marriott Internationals Lifestyle brands express their identities through narrative-led designensuring each brands voice remains distinct culturally relevant and emotionally resonant while benefiting from the scale of a global system. This role serves multiple Lifestyle brandsincluding citizenM Aloft Moxy and Renaissance with the potential to influence othersguiding how brand DNA translates into space experience at a macro scale down to art and styling on a micro level.
With an instinct for both concept and craft you shape narratives that begin with words and culminate in space. From early ideation storytelling to final styling and art curation you ensure that every touchpointfrom arrival to activationtells a cohesive story aligned to brand intent. You will create tools to support and collaborate closely with Continent Design partners animating spatial sequencing and guest journeys so that each Lifestyle brand feels unmistakably itselfnever diluted or generic.
Travel: 50 - 60 %
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
- 4-year degree in Architecture Interior Design or related creative discipline
- Seven or more years experience in hospitality or lifestyle design including creative direction storytelling and art curation
- Proven ability to lead multi-brand concept narratives from idea through implementation
- Deep understanding of art styling and cultural storytelling as drivers of brand differentiation
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate abstract ideas into actionable design direction
- Global perspective with sensitivity to local culture craft and context
- Fluency in design visualization narrative presentation and digital collaboration tools
- Willingness to travel globally
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Creative & Strategic Leadership
- Brand Identity Stewardship: Translate each brands ethoswhether irreverent playful art-forward or culturally rootedinto spatial expression that balances creative boldness with operational clarity
- Portfolio Vision: Establish long-term storytelling strategies that align with Marriott design standards while protecting the editorial voice and identity of each Lifestyle brand
- Narrative Direction: In partnership with Continent Design Teams define and oversee story arcs for a portfolio of Lifestyle projects shaping mood message and design intent from earliest concept through execution
Innovation & Design Experience
- Concept Development: Advance Lifestyle design languages through new prototypes pilots and experience models emphasizing story-led design and emotional resonance
- Art & Styling Leadership: Guide the selection commissioning and integration of art styling and accessories that reflect cultural intelligence and brand sensibility
- Material & Mood Translation: Create visual toolkits defining color materiality tone and layeringensuring consistency while allowing creative latitude across regions and brands
Collaboration & Influence
- Creative Advocacy: Present ideas with emotional intelligence logic and visual claritybuilding confidence among internal leaders owners and external partners
- Global Continuity: Collaborate with Continent Design teams to localize brand expression while maintaining global coherence and creative integrity
- Benchmark Projects: Oversee key halo projects across Lifestyle brands ensuring storytelling art and experience intent remain intact from concept through installation
Please submit a portfolio with your application for review.
WHY JOIN MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe 2025 by Great Place to Work.
This is a reflection of our people-first culture commitment to wellbeing and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.
RIGHT TO WORK UNITED KINGDOM
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.
At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Information Architecture
- Ux
- Usability
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Experience Design
- Grasshopper
- Sketch
- Sign Manufacturing
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
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