Director of Restaurant Concept & Experience Design

 

Wynn Resorts is seeking a creative, design-minded Creative Director to partner with the Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage Development on the design, sourcing, and selection of the operating supplies and equipment that define the guest experience in our F&B outlets. Working alongside the SVP, resort operators, the in-house Design & Development team, and a global network of artisans, fabricators, and vendors, this role helps shape every key touchpoint — uniforms, menus, china, glass and silver, service ware, and signature accessories — across Wynn Las Vegas, Encore, and Wynn Al Marjan Island. The ideal candidate brings refined taste, a strong creative point of view, and the discipline to translate concept intent into beautifully executed, operationally sound assets that uphold the Wynn standard of luxury. This role demands a strong team player who is equally a strong self-starter — someone who thrives with limited direct oversight, champions their own initiatives, and partners seamlessly across creative, operations, and vendor teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the SVP to design, source, and select operating supplies and equipment that elevate the guest experience across every F&B touchpoint.
• Lead creative development for uniforms, menus, china, glass and silver, service ware, and other guest-facing items, ensuring alignment with each outlet's concept, narrative, and brand standards.
• Collaborate with restaurant operators, executive chefs, and the in-house Design & Development team to translate concept intent into tangible, on-brand products.
• Build and manage relationships with artisans, designers, manufacturers, and specialty vendors around the world; identify new sources of craft, quality, and innovation.
• Develop creative direction, mood boards, samples, and selection presentations that align stakeholders and secure executive approvals.
• Oversee the sample and prototype process, including review meetings, refinement cycles, and final selections.
• Maintain a curated library of approved suppliers, finishes, materials, and signature pieces that reflect the Wynn standard of luxury.
• Balance creative ambition with operational realities — durability, replenishment, lead times, cost, and back-of-house workflow.
• Stay ahead of trends in luxury hospitality, craft, materials, and product design; bring forward fresh ideas that keep Wynn distinctive.
• Represent F&B Development with senior leadership, design partners, and key vendors in a manner consistent with the Wynn brand.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in luxury hospitality, F&B development, design, retail buying, or a related creative discipline; luxury hospitality strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated creative eye and refined sense of taste; portfolio or examples of design or sourcing work strongly preferred.
• Experience sourcing and developing custom product — tabletop, uniforms, menus, or comparable touchpoints — with artisans, manufacturers, or design partners.
• Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to drive multiple complex selections and approvals in parallel.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; comfortable presenting to and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Strong team player and equally strong self-starter who thrives with limited direct oversight; brings forward ideas, owns outcomes, and partners effectively across disciplines.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of luxury design, craftsmanship, and current trends in hospitality product and guest experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with design software (Adobe Creative Suite) or image-based AI tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 20% or more, including internationally to vendors, factories, and Wynn Al Marjan Island.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, at present or in the future, for this position at all times.

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.