Sr Designer, Conceptual Design Architect - Hybrid-AZ

Best Western Hotels & Resorts • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join BWH Hotels – Where Passion Meets Purpose. At BWH® Hotels, we don't just offer employment opportunities, we create opportunities to be part of something extraordinary. As a global leader in hospitality for nearly 80 years, our vision is to inspire travel through unique experiences. Joining our corporate team means becoming part of a dynamic and inclusive community that values innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the travel industry. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, BWH Hotels boasts a powerful portfolio of 18 brands, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels®, with approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries. We take pride in our top-ranking employee engagement scores and foster a workplace culture where your contributions truly matter. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of hospitality!

Job Purpose: Architect (Architectural Designer) to provide support to the design department, our members, conditional applicants and conversion properties by providing project design services, establishing design criteria, and/or acting as the lead for design initiatives. May assist in making member development recommendations and writing property improvement plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in architecture for commercial, industrial or institutional facilities.
• Strong sketching, modeling and drafting skills.
• Plan/document review skills with a high attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in SketchUp; Photoshop, InDesign.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Customer focused with excellent oral, written and communication skills.
• Ability to diplomatically communicate deficiencies and required changes.
• Previous project leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style to include teamwork and team building ability.
• Valid driver’s license, serviceable automobile and proof of insurance may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel Hospitality/resort design industry experience preferred.
• NCARB, AIA or NCIDQ certification preferred.
• Twinmotion experience a plus.
• Revit knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• To be client-focused while utilizing your professional design experience to create practical and relevant exterior conceptual design packages.
• Meet company and professional design requirements by reviewing members reports, photos and plans to assess condition and correct design or compliance deficiencies based on the company design guidelines.
• Conceptualize and assist in implementing creative, appealing exterior hotel building design, lighting, exterior pool/patio/driveways/entries/common areas, etc.
• Promote compliance with company and professional design standards by providing members with project design consulting services.
• Develop and prepare presentation drawings, sketches and specifications by using architectural design principles and skills. Apply functional analysis and architectural design principles and makes presentations to clients.
• Lead and monitor projects to ensure quality, workmanship standards, design guidelines, and compliance objectives are met.
• Lead design initiatives to recommend and implement new systems, processes or procedures.
• Contribute to team effort by providing advice and technical direction.
• Make recommendations on member matters.
• Create practical and relevant property improvement plans.
• Maintain quality service by following Company standards.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision available day one
• Vacation/Sick- accruals start day one
• Paid company holidays and personal holidays to celebrate what’s important to you
• 401K - company contribution and match (U.S.)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) – company contribution and match (Canada)
• Employee discounts/hotel discounts
• Free financial and health wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior