Proper Hospitality is seeking an experienced Director, Interior Design & FF&E to join our team in Los Angeles.

Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. Position Overview The Director, Interior Design & FF&E is a senior leadership role charged with driving concept creation, layout planning, and FF&E/OSE strategy across all Proper Hospitality projectsensuring every space reflects the brands elevated luxury ethos while meeting budget and schedule. This key position ensures that Propers distinctive design ethos is translated into practical, repeatable guidelines and delivered flawlessly across a growing global portfolio. Key Responsibilities Layout Studies & Programming: Lead earlyphase testfits, blocking/stacking, and plan guidance in collaboration with operations, consultants, and the ProjectCoordinator Concept & Storytelling: Produce mood boards, palettes, and narratives for new builds, renovations, and management projects OSE Design Direction: Select and specify OSE items (china, glass, silver, inroom accessories) in partnership with the operations team; ensure durability and brand alignment FF&E/OSE Budget Ownership: Create and manage budgets; perform valueengineering without sacrificing design intent Vendor Strategy & Negotiation: Build preferredvendor matrix; secure pricing & exclusivity where possible Shop Drawing Review & QA/QC: Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and mockups for all FF&E and OSE items Project Documentation QA/QC Review: Evaluate drawing and specification packages from internal team and consultants to ensure completeness, coordination, and compliance with brand standards MockUp & Prototype Oversight: Direct mockup rooms, ensuring ADA, durability, and sustainability criteria are met Qualifications 7+yearsof production & documentation experience in luxury hospitality or highend residential/hotel interior design Proven creative leadership on at least two built 4/5star hotel projects (portfolio required) Deep FF&E procurement expertise: sourcing, logistics, install Fluency in Revit and/or AutoCAD; AdobeCC, MS Office, etc. Proficiency with AIpowered design and productivity tools and a demonstrable curiosity for emerging AI workflows Strong vendornegotiation record (sixfigure savings examples) Excellent storytelling & executivelevel presentation skills Company Overview Proper Hospitality is a diverse team of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: there is a right way to do things, and anything less just isnt proper. We are seeking the best of the bestboth within and outside the industryto join us in building a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company, inspired by a centuries-old tradition. Our work is challenging and fast-paced, but above all, it is rewarding. To achieve our visionto inspire and transport peoplewe seek like-minded candidates who embody our ethos, The Pillars of Proper: Care Proper: We are natural and gracious hosts to all. Achieve Proper: We are committed to excellence. Imagine Proper: We are resourceful. Present Proper: We have an appreciation for style and culture. Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.