Director of Design & Development

What You're Responsible For:

• Design Execution & Leadership: Lead the design development process from concept through construction for new and renovated amenity spaces. Own the full design cycle — including discovery, programming recommendations, spatial layouts, FF&E sourcing, and vendor coordination. Translate strategic narratives into compelling visual presentations for client and internal alignment.
• Client Engagement & Cross-Team Collaboration: Serve as the primary design point of contact for client stakeholders (landlords, architects, project managers). Facilitate presentations, incorporate feedback, and align creative work with business goals. Partner with strategy, operations, and construction teams to ensure operational feasibility and functionality.
• Documentation & Standards: Create and manage space type packages, design decks, and specification documents. Ensure designs meet clients' developed brand standards across projects. Help evolve and maintain Lulafit's internal design standards and spatial brand guidelines.
• Vendor & Consultant Coordination: Collaborate with external architects, contractors, and consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget. Review shop drawings, vendor quotes, and oversee quality control of external vendors. Source and update FF&E standards across meeting and fitness spaces to reflect trends in wellness and office design

Who You Are - Baseline Expectations:

• 6–10 years of experience in interior design or architecture, ideally in commercial, hospitality, or workplace projects (bonus if you have fitness or spa design experience)
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit preferred
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating both conceptual vision and technical precision
• Experience sourcing and specifying FF&E with procurement oversight
• Confident presenter who can manage shifting priorities and complex stakeholder dynamics
• Deep understanding of spatial planning, building codes, and phased project delivery

Who You Are - Core Competencies

• You're a design strategist. You understand how space supports behavior and can translate business needs into impactful environments.
• You're a stellar communicator. You know how to tell a visual and verbal story that aligns design intent with real-world constraints.
• You're detail-obsessed. You maintain design integrity while balancing cost, code, and constructability.
• You're a collaborator. You thrive in cross-functional teams and are energized by working with both creatives and operators.
• You're a builder. You bring experience delivering complex, multi-phase projects and are confident in turning concepts into reality
• You're brand-minded. You understand how aesthetics and atmosphere enhance the tenant experience and align with client goals.