Design Lead

Design Lead – Hospitality Interiors

Help Shape the Future of THA Design + Architecture

At THA Design + Architecture, we're not just looking for another designer.

We're looking for someone who wants to help define what's next.

As our Design Lead, you'll have the opportunity to influence the creative direction of a firm with more than45 years of hospitality experience while helping us elevate our design, mentor our team, and build something exceptional together.

If you're energized by creating memorable hospitality experiences, collaborating with clients, mentoring designers, and bringing bold ideas to the table, we'd love to talk.

Who We Are

THA Design + Architecture is a hospitality-focused architecture and interior design firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

For more than three decades, we've partnered with hotel owners, developers, and the industry's leading brands—including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG—to renovate, reposition, and reinvent hospitality properties across the United States.

Our success has been built on long-term client relationships, exceptional service, and thoughtful design. Now we're ready for our next chapter.

Why This Role Is Different

We're not looking for someone to simply execute projects.

We're looking for someone who wants to influence them.

Someone who enjoys leading design conversations, inspires a team, and isn't afraid to challenge ideas—including ours—because they care about creating the best possible outcome.

We believe the best projects come from collaboration, not hierarchy. Your voice will matter here.

What You'll Do

· Lead the creative vision for hospitality interior design projects.

· Develop compelling concepts that balance creativity with client goals.

· Lead client presentations and communicate design stories with confidence.

· Collaborate directly with firm leadership on project strategy and design direction.

· Mentor and develop our interior design team.

· Help establish design standards and continue evolving our design culture.

· Work alongside architects and consultants to deliver exceptional hospitality environments.

· Stay connected to emerging hospitality trends, materials, and guest experience.

Who You Are

· 10+ years of hospitality interior design experience.

· Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design

· Hospitality design experience preferred.

· Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

· Comfortable presenting ideas and building relationships with clients.

· Passionate about mentoring younger designers.

· Creative, collaborative, and solutions-oriented.

· Interested in making a lasting impact on a growing firm.

What You'll Find at THA

You'll find a team that genuinely enjoys working together. You'll have direct access to leadership, the opportunity to influence decisions instead of waiting through multiple layers of management, and the ability to build lasting client relationships—not just complete projects.

We value flexibility, collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for someone who wants to grow alongside us.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you proficient in tools like AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Suite?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

hospitality interior design: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person