【职位描述】
Job Overview
The Design & Planning Director reports to the Regional Vice President – Design Services, Greater China, and is responsible for executing Technical Services within the assigned region while maintaining the integrity of Hyatt’s Design Standards. The Director provides design expertise from early concept development through delivery, and manages external consultants to ensure that design solutions reflect brand positioning, support business objectives, and meet project requirements.
A key responsibility of this position is serving as Design Leader for Hyatt Essential Brands in Greater China. The Director leads design direction and execution for Hyatt Essential Brands portfolio, continually optimizing brand design standards and guiding implementation in Greater China market. Success in this role calls for strong insight into the select service hotel market, sound design judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to connect brand intent, business priorities, and project delivery across Greater China.

Key Responsibilities
Support the architecture and interior design function for Hyatt Design Services’ Essential segment in Greater China.
Support design innovation and optimization of Hyatt Essential Brands in Greater China.
Maintain and update Essential Brand design standards and communicate design requirements to Brand and Operations teams.
Support owners, consultants, and other stakeholders from the early development stage through design, construction, handover, and opening.
Evaluate potential projects through site visits and design reviews to assess feasibility and compliance with brand standards.
Support renovation projects by providing design guidelines and advice to operating teams.
Oversee consultants’ design processes across multiple projects, protecting owners’ investment while upholding Hyatt’s brand standards and product integrity.
Review drawings, plans, and specifications submitted by owners and design consultants, and advise on their alignment with approved designs.
Guide owners’ consultants, contractors, and project management teams in implementing Global Design Standards and all brand touchpoints.
Produce sketch drawings to communicate with owners and owners’ consultants.
Maintain effective communication with Hyatt International Engineering and Technical Services specialists.

Qualifications
Experience
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in the hospitality industry; experience in the select-service segment is preferred.
Experience managing owner relationships and working with architecture and interior design consultants.
Knowledge of innovation and trends both within and beyond the hospitality industry.
Demonstrated ability to drive design innovation and deliver high-quality, commercially viable guest experiences for Hyatt Essential Brands in Greater China.
Strong problem-solving skills and creative judgment, with the ability to develop solutions that meet brand and guest expectations while balancing the economic interests of owners and Hyatt.
Ability to identify and resolve issues, manage crises, and foster collaboration among owners, consultants, and brand teams, while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Ability to lead large, multidisciplinary creative teams across multiple brands and projects simultaneously.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and teams.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and allocate resources effectively.
Ability to mentor and support team members, fostering an empowered work environment.
Excellent communication, presentation, writing, and public-speaking skills.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture or Interior Design 
Computer Skills Needed to Perform this Job
Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat
A.I tools
Data management and AutoCAD systems experience a plus

Additional Comments and Requirements
Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin.
Willing and able to travel extensively throughout Greater China.

About Hyatt Hotels CorporationHyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,250 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 76 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt®; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt®; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith™, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.关于凯悦酒店集团凯悦酒店集团总部位于美国芝加哥，是全球著名的酒店集团。凯悦的信念是“关爱每一个人，让他们尽善尽美显真我”。截至2023 年 6 月 30 日，凯悦在全球六大洲超过76个国家和地区拥有1,250 余间酒店和一价全包酒店及度假村。凯悦旗下拥有四大酒店系列：永恒经典系列，包括柏悦酒店（Park Hyatt）、君悦酒店（Grand Hyatt）、凯悦酒店（Hyatt Regency）、Hyatt、Hyatt Vacation Club、凯悦嘉轩酒店（Hyatt Place）、凯悦嘉寓酒店（Hyatt House）、Hyatt Studios和逸扉（UrCove）；创意无限系列，包括Miraval、阿丽拉（Alila）、安达仕酒店（Andaz）、桐森酒店（Thompson Hotels）、Dream Hotels、凯悦尚萃酒店（Hyatt Centric）和凯悦嘉荟酒店（Caption by Hyatt）；独立品牌系列，包括凯悦臻选（The Unbound Collection by Hyatt）、凯悦悠选（Destination by Hyatt）和凯悦尚选（JdV by Hyatt）；以及畅享度假系列，包括Impression by Secrets、凯悦乐家（Hyatt Ziva）、凯悦奇乐（Hyatt Zilara）、Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts、Secrets Resorts & Spas、Breathless Resorts & Spas、Dreams Resorts & Spas、Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts、Alua Hotels & Resorts和Sunscape Resorts & Spas。此外，凯悦的子公司还运营着凯悦天地忠诚顾客计划、ALG Vacations、全球性旅游平台Mr & Mrs Smith、Unlimited Vacation Club、目的地服务管理公司Amstar DMC和技术服务公司Trisept Solutions。如需更多信息，请访问 www.hyatt.com。