FLEX Senior Interior Design Manager

Marriott International • Bethesda, MD

124d • $52 - $79 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Design Manager plays a key role in bringing brands and experiences to life. This role is a key partner to owners, franchisees, and project teams in providing design guidance and solutions that will maximize impact on hotel performance and guest experience. This role works on renovation projects across the US & Canada providing property specific scope reports, and technical design reviews to ensure brand integrity and design standards.

Requirements

• 6+ years' experience in the design field, preferably in the hospitality design industry.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, scheduling, project and database management software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite).

Nice To Haves

• 4-year degree from an accredited interior design program preferred.
• NCIDQ certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads conversion scope site visits and prepares Property Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Provides technical reviews of drawings and other submittals for franchised or managed projects to ensure conformance with brand design standards.
• Manages project communication to owners, franchisees, internal project stakeholders and disciplines.
• Provides design information, interpretation, and guidance to outside owners and their consultants, as well as internal design and construction staff, for adapting brand standards to specific projects.
• Influences owners/franchisees through business, design, and brand expertise to gain compliance with brand requirements.
• Escalates deviations from brand and design requirements to senior leadership for review and approval.
• Tracks and maintains project data and milestones utilizing a database tool.
• Communicates and coordinates with internal disciplines to ensure the integration of relevant input in project reviews.
• Recommends design changes to address customer satisfaction data, operational concerns, brand initiatives, and development strategies.
• Embraces a mindset of continuous learning and improvement, seeking and adopting new processes, technology, and solutions for highest impact.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Health care flexible spending account.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Adoption expense reimbursements.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Discounts at Marriott properties.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Childcare discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree