Senior Director, Luxury Brand Personality

McLean, VA (On-site)

$160K/yr – $230K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the Hilton Luxury brand activation agenda across global markets, shaping strategy, rituals, service excellence, and hotel enablement through cross‑functional leadership and executive alignment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Global Brand Activation
  • Define the global Brand Personality strategy, operating model, governance, and activation roadmap for Hilton Luxury.
  • Translate brand positioning, pillars, service strategy, and customer promise into scalable activation across the luxury portfolio.
  • Establish global priorities, deployment frameworks, and governance that ensure consistent execution.
  • Partner with Brand Management to operationalize new positioning, brand signatures, and strategic initiatives across Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR.
  • Lead enterprise activation of strategic initiatives supporting Hilton Luxury's long-term growth.
  • Lead Brand Rituals & Programming
  • Develop the service rituals, leadership experiences, storytelling, recognition strategies, and branded programming that bring each luxury brand to life.
  • Build differentiated Team Member experiences that reinforce each brand's unique positioning and emotional connection with guests.
  • Lead the evolution of luxury leadership programs, Brand Ambassador Networks, immersion experiences, and recognition platforms.

Requirements

  • Ten (10) or more years of experience in luxury hospitality, brand management, operations, learning, organizational effectiveness, guest experience, consulting, or related fields.
  • Seven (7) or more years leading enterprise or global strategic initiatives across multiple business functions.
  • Five (5) or more years leading teams.
  • Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience supporting luxury hotel openings, conversions, or major brand activations.
  • Executive-level consulting, communication, and presentation experience.
  • Willing to travel globally up to 50%.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.Master's Degree in Hospitality, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
  • Experience leading global luxury hospitality brands.
  • Experience working within a global matrix organization.
  • Knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide standards and luxury service expectations.
  • Experience leading organizational change and enterprise activation strategies.
  • Experience consulting with senior hotel leadership teams.
  • International leadership experience across multiple regions.
  • Multilingual capabilities.

Benefits

  • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
  • Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
  • Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
  • Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
  • Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
  • Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
  • Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
  • Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
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Waldorf Astoria Kuwait

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is an unrivalled destination for prestige and luxury. Just 11 km and a 15-minute drive from Kuwait International Airport, we are located in the heart of Kuwait’s retail and entertainment district. We are connected to The Avenues, Kuwait’s largest shopping mall, featuring over 1,100 shops and 28 cinemas. Our guests enjoy an impressive array of dining options and facilities within the hotel and in the surrounding neighbourhood.

Founded in 2021
Kuwait City, Al Asimah, KWT
381 employees

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Senior Director, Luxury Brand Personality

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait · McLean, VA · On-site