This position is NOT a Hilton corporate or hotel employment opportunity. The successful applicant will be hired directly by Sydell, an independent third‑party owner and operator. All employment terms, conditions, and benefits will be solely administered by Sydell and not by Hilton.

Sydell Group is seeking a NoMad Technical Services Director – Asia Pacific to support the design, development and technical execution of NoMad projects across Asia-Pacific. Reporting to the Senior Technical Services Director, this role will be instrumental in translating NoMad’s creative vision into built form, ensuring design excellence, technical rigor and operational readiness across the region.
 

This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong, design-literate professional with regional experience to help deliver culturally resonant, bespoke hotels while coordinating closely with Sydell’s US-based leadership and global creative teams.
 

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development Execution

Support the end-to-end design and technical services process for NoMad projects across APAC, working in close collaboration with internal creative leadership, architects and specialist consultants.

Ensure all projects align with NoMad’s brand standards while remaining sensitive to local culture, context and regulatory environments.

Assist in translating conceptual design intent into executable technical documentation and on-site delivery.

Project & Technical Management

Act as a key technical liaison between ownership, design teams, consultants and operators throughout design development, construction and pre-opening phases.

Participate in regular project meetings and site visits to monitor progress, identify risks and ensure adherence to scope, schedule and budget.

Support value engineering exercises without compromising design integrity or brand intent.

Brand & Creative Integration

Work closely with Sydell’s Global Creative Director and internal brand teams to integrate NoMad’s creative narrative into all technical and design decisions.

Coordinate with F&B, wellness and programming teams to ensure seamless integration of signature concepts into the built environment.

Operational Readiness

Collaborate with pre-opening and operations teams to support smooth handover from construction to operations.

Assist with FF&E, OS&E, back-of-house planning and operational workflows to ensure long-term functionality and performance.

Regional & Global Coordination

Coordinate closely with Sydell’s US-based leadership, including participation in calls during US business hours as needed.

Serve as a regional bridge between APAC ownership groups and Sydell’s global teams to ensure consistent execution and communication.

Qualifications

Experience

5 to 8 years of experience in hotel development, technical services, design management or a related discipline, preferably within luxury, lifestyle or boutique hospitality. 

Skills

Strong technical and project management capabilities with a refined sensitivity to design and brand detail.

Excellent communication skills and comfort working across cultures, time zones and organizational structures.

Familiarity with luxury hospitality trends, high-end F&B concepts and mixed-use developments is a plus.

Language & Location

Japanese language proficiency strongly preferred.

Tokyo-based candidates preferred, with flexibility to travel extensively across APAC.

Ability to work US hours as needed for coordination with Sydell’s US-based team.

Education

Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Hospitality or a related field preferred.
 

Travel

Willingness to travel regularly throughout Asia-Pacific and occasionally to the US.
 

Why Join Us?
At Sydell Group, we redefine hospitality through creativity, authenticity and rigorous execution. NoMad represents the pinnacle of luxury lifestyle hotels—each property distinctive, culturally grounded and design-forward. As Technical Services Director – APAC, you will play a key role in shaping NoMad’s growth in one of its most exciting regions, working alongside world-class creative partners and a newly expanded global technical leadership team.

About Sydell Group and NoMad Hotels
Sydell Group is a hospitality innovator behind celebrated brands including NoMad, LINE and Freehand. Each NoMad hotel blends timeless elegance, culinary artistry and exceptional service. Join us as we continue to expand the NoMad brand globally in partnership with Hilton.
 

This position is NOT a Hilton corporate or hotel employment opportunity. The successful applicant will be hired directly by Sydell, an independent third‑party owner and operator. All employment terms, conditions, and benefits will be solely administered by Sydell and not by Hilton.