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Director of Design & Development

United States, Chicago 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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Your mission is to own the delivery of multiple amenity-focused design projects across Playbook’s national portfolio, from creative concepting to technical execution. You’ll work closely with internal strategy and operations teams to bring physical spaces to life that blend hospitality, wellness, and workplace innovation.

Job Responsibility

  • Project Leadership: Run multiple concurrent design projects from concept packages to construction documentation
  • Workshop Execution: Support and eventually lead design-focused workshops with ownership, leasing, and development partners
  • Design Development: Translate operational goals into lookbooks, test fits, and peer review of other consultants
  • Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the VP of Design & Development to refine internal tools, templates, and playbooks standards

Requirements

  • 5–6 years of experience in architecture or interior design, ideally in hospitality, workplace, or mixed-use projects
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
  • Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp (Revit is a bonus)
  • Strong communicator, especially with architects, consultants, and internal teams
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, ever-evolving workload- and excited by scale

Nice to have

Revit is a bonus

What we offer

  • FREE employee-only medical coverage under one of our plans
  • FREE short-term disability (STD) and FREE life insurance coverage
  • 4% employer match with our 401(k)
  • Eligible to become a shareholder and earn equity with top performance

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