Art Director – Design Hotels

Additional Information

Job Number

Job Category Global Design

Location Design Hotels Berlin office, One Marriott Drive, Berlin, Germany, 10245

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

In a nutshell

We are looking for a visionary Art Director to shape the visual direction of our brand and campaigns. This role combines strategic thinking, overseeing design teams with conceptualizing bold ideas and ensuring that all visual content aligns with our brand identity and marketing objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio of high‑impact work and the ability to inspire and guide creative teams.

This role requires a balance of creative thinking, artistic sensibility, and hands‑on design skills. You will primarily ideate, design, and roll out design projects within the Design Hotels brand as well as corporate identity projects for our hotels. You will be part of the Design Hotels Creative Team, taking ownership of projects and executing these independently, as well as in collaboration with teammates. You love design, think conceptually, and are passionate about the details. This position is primarily focused on art‑direction and brand identity design projects, not art‑direction for photography and film.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Define and drive the visual strategy for campaigns, branding and communications across all channels (digital, print, social media, etc.)
• Lead, mentor and inspire designers, illustrators and other creative professionals to produce high‑quality work
• Collaborate with marketing, content and product teams to translate concepts into compelling visual narratives
• Oversee the creative process from concept through final execution, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with brand guidelines
• Review and approve all creative output, providing guidance and constructive feedback
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies and design innovations to maintain a competitive edge
• Present creative concepts and campaigns to stakeholders and incorporate feedback effectively
• Foster a collaborative, innovative and results‑driven creative environment

Experience & Mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in design or creative roles
• Proven portfolio showcasing strong conceptual thinking, branding and multi‑platform campaigns
• Strong visual storytelling and conceptual abilities
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design/visual tools
• Knowledge of motion graphics, UI/UX design, photography and video production is a plus

Portfolio Requirement

Please submit a portfolio or samples of your work showcasing the variety of your design skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional leadership, mentorship and team management skills
• Strong visual storytelling and conceptual abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align creative output with business objectives
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality
• Innovative, collaborative and forward‑thinking mindset
• Professional written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus

Perks & Benefits

• A great experience in the niche market of luxury boutique hotels
• Hybrid mobile working options
• Working in a motivated international team from over 39 countries at the global Headquarters of Design Hotels
• Great benefits at member hotels, brand partners and other employee discounts and special offers, including Marriott Explore rates
• Career development opportunities in an international company

About Design Hotels

Design Hotels GmbH ( is a full‑service hospitality consultancy, representing and marketing a curated selection of more than 300 luxury hotels in over 60 countries.

Design Hotels is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and practice inclusivity. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs only.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.