This senior design leadership role oversees interior design strategy and standards across Shangri-La’s hotels, resorts, and development projects. Requirements typically include a degree in interior design, architecture, or a related discipline, extensive experience managing hospitality or luxury commercial design projects, and strong knowledge of planning, procurement, construction, and design quality control. The successful candidate is expected to lead internal and external design teams, coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, and operating departments, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure projects reflect Shangri-La’s brand standards. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, presentation, and project-management skills are essential, together with commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple international projects.
Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality company founded in 1971. It operates hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets under the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The group is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, luxury accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and conference and event services. Its corporate headquarters in Hong Kong supports global functions including development, design, operations, finance, technology, and commercial management. The company places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, thoughtful guest experiences, cultural understanding, and long-term property quality. A senior design position with Shangri-La may involve shaping new-build and refurbishment projects while protecting the visual identity, functionality, and operational needs of its hotels and resorts worldwide.
Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, property development, architecture, interior design, finance, technology, retail, and international business. Its culture blends Cantonese traditions with global influences, including excellent food, festivals, historic districts, and a fast-paced professional environment. Lifestyle options range from dense urban living and extensive shopping to beaches, hiking trails, islands, and country parks. Salaries can be attractive, although rent and daily expenses are high, especially on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon. Overseas professionals generally need an employment visa sponsored by an approved employer; the company normally supports the application, and approval depends on qualifications, a genuine job offer, and market conditions. Relocating candidates should arrange accommodation, health coverage, banking, tax registration, and school planning if applicable. Public transport is efficient, and English is widely used in business, while Cantonese is valuable for daily life.
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