As a design leader with 23 years of experience, I drive innovative hospitality and commercial spaces from concept to completion. I partner with major brands to elevate guest experiences, oversee end-to-end projects, and mentor design teams to deliver persuasive interiors that align with brand standards and budget realities. I am passionate about raising design standards, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud and construction administration best practices to ensure seamless execution. I am eager to lead transformative initiatives in the hospitality and commercial design sectors and to inspire teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Yadhyra Muñoz Schlegel

As a design leader with 23 years of experience, I drive innovative hospitality and commercial spaces from concept to completion. I partner with major brands to elevate guest experiences, oversee end-to-end projects, and mentor design teams to deliver persuasive interiors that align with brand standards and budget realities. I am passionate about raising design standards, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud and construction administration best practices to ensure seamless execution. I am eager to lead transformative initiatives in the hospitality and commercial design sectors and to inspire teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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As a design leader with 23 years of experience, I drive innovative hospitality and commercial spaces from concept to completion. I partner with major brands to elevate guest experiences, oversee end-to-end projects, and mentor design teams to deliver persuasive interiors that align with brand standards and budget realities.

I am passionate about raising design standards, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud and construction administration best practices to ensure seamless execution. I am eager to lead transformative initiatives in the hospitality and commercial design sectors and to inspire teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Principal Designer at Y Interiors Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead design studio delivering end-to-end hospitality and commercial projects, guiding concept development, construction documentation, FF&E coordination, and client relationship management to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes and high guest satisfaction.
Senior Interior Designer at Carver & Associates
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Led interior design for hospitality projects, partnered with clients (including Hilton and Marriott) to elevate design standards, supervised construction administration, and ensured design integrity through site visits and vendor coordination.
Senior Design Manager at Van Dresser Company
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Directed design management for multiple hospitality projects, integrated stakeholder input, managed schedules and budgets, and oversaw FF&E review and purchasing.
Director of Design at HSD by Carroll Adams
October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Directed design strategy and project execution for hospitality initiatives, leading teams, overseeing documentation, procurement, and installations; improved design quality and client satisfaction.
Design Associate at LuP Interiors
July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017
Supported design development for hotels and vacation properties; produced design documents, conducted site visits, coordinated with contractors and vendors.
Project Manager at Carroll Adams
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2014
Managed FF&E and construction coordination on hotel and resort projects; ensured timely delivery and alignment with budget.
Director of Art Design at Landmark Art & Frame
August 1, 2005 - November 1, 2010
Directed art design, produced art packages for hotel chains, managed sourcing and installation and collaborated with project teams.
Senior Designer at Brand Architecture
June 1, 2004 - August 1, 2005
Designed branding and interior design elements for hospitality clients; collaborated with brand teams to ensure brand consistency.
Design Manager at CVC & Associates
December 1, 2002 - June 1, 2004
Coordinated FF&E projects, produced construction documents, and managed schedules to ensure timely delivery within budget.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
August 1, 1991 - May 1, 1996
Architecture (100 Credit Hours) at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Qualifications

NCIDQ Certification 29889
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Florida Interior Design License ID6198
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction
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