Interior Designer & Procurement Lead (Contract)

Overview: Collective Retreats

Life, above all, is meant to be a powerful experience lived to the utmost, enjoyed and shared with others. We believe that we have the opportunity to create something unique and better that connects us to each other and our surroundings. Come be part of our Collective Good!

Collective Retreats is a new, meaningful, way to travel. As the only international hospitality company that is a certified B Corp, Collected Retreats is committed to reshaping the luxury travel experience. We have a passion for the craft of hospitality and a shared appreciation for exploration, adventure, innovation and the outdoors,

Collective Beliefs: A Life in Service to Others | The Power of Experiences | Happiness in Simplicity | Connection is Rare & Wonderful

Collective Qualities: Empathy | Courage | Honesty & Integrity | Humility & Optimism | Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Overview: Role

As Interior Designer & Procurement Lead you will manage all aspects of our design process for upcoming developments from concept, to procurement, and final installation. . Ideally, you have a strong point of view and experience working with a luxury brand or hospitality company. You come with a project management mindset and can assist wherever needed. You have a passion for bringing a business to life through creative and experiential design. You are self-driven and an excellent communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments and develop strong relationships.

As Lead, you should have significant experience working with environmental design with a background in interiors and procurement . You are successful using software and illustration tools (ie. Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, etc.) a familiarity with copywriting, and exceptional capability with typography, layout, and prototyping. Like our team, you should be customer- and brand-focused and naturally curious about new ways to help grow our new business and make our systems more efficient over time.

Design Responsibilities:

• Assist in the interior design process of our physical retreats as needed to ensure all pieces represent our visual brand standards appropriately
• Create a high volume of presentation decks for the Development team to provide to potential owners and investors
• Develop product diagrams/renderings/sketches for future Retreats
• Design additional visual materials and creative assets for both corporate and property teams
• Create brand standards and direction for property teams when working with brand collateral or visuals
• Create treatments and look & feel directions with cohesive visual direction
  
  

Procurement Responsibilities:

• Vendor Management: Identify, select, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers for interior design materials, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Sourcing: Research and source high-quality materials, products, and finishes that align with the design vision and project requirements.
• Negotiation: Negotiate favorable pricing, delivery terms, and payment conditions with vendors.
• Purchasing: Place purchase orders for materials and ensure timely delivery.
• Inventory Management: Track inventory levels and coordinate storage and logistics.
• Budget Management: Monitor procurement costs and ensure they align with the project budget.
• Sustainability: Research and select sustainable materials and products whenever possible.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in design role with responsibilities overseeing development of new hotel openings
• Experience working at either a design or architecture firm
• Must have a passion for what we are building, the brand, hospitality, the outdoors, and the guest experience
• Proven working experience with diagrams/renderings/sketches
• Thorough knowledge of design principles, process, and timelines
• Experience with creating and managing design budgets
• Proficiency in sketchup, lumion or other render generation programs
• Excellent design software user and administration skills. Significant experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects. Illustrator, Premier and Animate) Keynote, Google Suite, and Powerpoint
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, highly organized, exceptional attention to detail, strong and proven project management capabilities and ability to multi-task
• Highly organized and self-motivated with a proven ability to multi-task across multiple complex projects
• Past experience in a luxury brand, hospitality company or startup is highly desired. Strong interest in building a company (including new processes and systems) from the ground up. Comfortable managing through ambiguity and working with limited data
• Able to work remotely when necessary and willingness to travel
• Hard-working team player with a positive, can-do attitude
  
  

Requirements for Employment:

• Fluent in English
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree from a top tier university
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Procurement or Design Role
  
  

Compensation & Perks:

• Monthly Retainer