Manager, Global Brand, Design

IHG•Atlanta, GA

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for supporting global brand design strategy and scalable design delivery across the portfolio, developing creative, commercially grounded solutions that strengthen brand distinction, improve owner economics and enable consistent execution across new-build, conversion and renovation projects.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in interior design, architecture, industrial design, hospitality design or a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
4-6 years of experience in hospitality design, interior design, architecture, brand design or a related field
Strong portfolio demonstrating design judgment, concept development and the ability to translate creative strategy into built or scalable design solutions
Experience working across multiple project types
Strong understanding of design documentation, materials, FF&E, procurement considerations and the commercial realities of design development
Experience effectively managing design partners, consultants and cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, schedules, deliverables and priorities
Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale clearly to creative and non-creative audiences

Nice To Haves

Hospitality, lifestyle or upper-upscale hotel design experience preferred
proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and relevant design software is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and refine scalable design solutions, prototypes, guidance and tools that translate brand strategy into practical applications for owners, developers and design teams
Partner with Design, Development, Procurement, Brand Delivery, F&B and Operations teams to improve build cost, speed to market and ease of execution without compromising brand distinction
Evaluate design concepts and project applications for alignment with brand strategy, guest experience and brand standards, providing clear and actionable creative direction
Lead or support design workstreams for priority initiatives including design development, conversion strategies, renovation solutions, design collections and other growth-enabling programs
Manage external design partners, consultants and agencies, including briefing, creative review, deliverables, schedules and budget coordination
Monitor competitive design, hospitality and lifestyle trends to identify opportunities that keep our brands relevant, differentiated and commercially competitive