Art & Styling Consultant

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly creative and culturally attuned Art & Styling Consultant to lead the development of art concepts and styling direction for luxury hospitality projects. This role blends art curation with decor styling to bring spaces to life through layered storytelling, tactile materials, and thoughtful visual composition. The ideal candidate will work closely with interior designers, architects, and brand teams to shape immersive guest experiences rooted in place, narrative, and mood.

Key Responsibilities:

Art Direction & Curation

• Develop bespoke art narratives that reflect the identity of the property, location, and brand ethos.
• Research, source, and curate original artworks, installations, and mixed media expressions tailored to each project.
• Build mood boards and visual concepts aligned with interior design and architectural intent.
• Liaise with artists, galleries, and fabricators to commission and manage custom artworks from concept to installation.

Decor Styling

• Define styling language for guest rooms, public areas, and F&B spaces — including tabletop decor, sculptural objects, and textile layering.
• Curate decorative accessories, books, artifacts, and locally inspired accents to enhance spatial storytelling.
• Collaborate with the interior design team to ensure art and decor integrate seamlessly into the overall design scheme.
• Style spaces during photoshoots, pre-opening walkthroughs, and mock-up reviews to elevate final presentation.

Client Collaboration & Presentation

• Interpret client briefs into compelling creative direction documents.
• Present mood boards, sample materials, artist selections, and styling kits.
• Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively across design, procurement, and branding teams.

Project Oversight & Execution

• Manage timelines, budgets, and logistics across multiple projects.
• Ensure quality, cohesion, and timely delivery of all art and styling elements.
• Supervise installation and on-site styling to ensure the final result matches the original vision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Fine Arts, Art History, Interior Styling, Design, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in art consultancy, styling, or design direction, preferably in hospitality or luxury interiors.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility, with a refined eye for proportion, detail, and materiality.
• Experience working with artisans, fabricators, and suppliers across art and decor.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Traits:

• A deep love for culture, craftsmanship, and storytelling through objects
• Flexible and adaptive, with a collaborative and proactive mindset
• Ability to travel as needed for project reviews, sourcing, or styling installations
• A strong personal network of emerging and established artists, stylists, and vendors is a plus