Senior Manager Interior Design Luxury Brands, MEA
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Marriott International is seeking a Senior Manager, Interior Design for Luxury Brands in the MEA region. This role provides strategic design leadership, ensures brand compliance, and manages interior design services for new build, renovation, and conversion projects.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the complete design process and documentation package for interior design of hotel projects
- Review and comment on interior design drawings and specifications for brand compliance
- Provide overall direction to professional design teams on design strategy
- Assist operating hotels with preparing renovation plans and defining scope of works
- Assess existing properties for potential conversion to Marriott brands and prepare Property Improvement Plans
- Solicit proposals, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance
- Review and approve mock up rooms based on brand requirements
- Perform final implementation review to ensure compliance with brand concepts and standards
- Assist Design Director in managing project budget, schedule, and personnel requirements
- Mentor design team members to facilitate professional growth
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years' experience in the design field, preferably in hospitality design
- Experience with new builds, conversions, and renovation projects
- Strong background in FF&E selection and specification
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited Interior Design program preferred or equivalent industry experience
- High proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) required
- Legal right to work in the United Arab Emirates
- Approximately 40% business travel required throughout MEA region
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POSITION SUMMARY
- The Senior Manager, Interior Design, Luxury MEA is responsible for managing and delivering interior design services across new build, renovation, and conversion projects for Marriott International’s Luxury Brands throughout the Middle East and Africa region.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Interior Design Leadership
- Manages the complete design process and documentation package for interior design of a hotel project.
- Reviews and comments on interior design drawings and specifications submitted by consultants.
- Provide overall direction to professional design teams as to the design strategy.
- Assists operating hotels with preparing renovation plans, assisting to define scope of works and design briefs.
- Assess existing properties for potential conversion to Marriott brands and prepare Property Improvement Plans.
- Solicits proposals, negotiates contracts, and monitors performance.
- Reviews and approves mock up rooms based on brand requirements.
- Performs final implementation review to ensure compliance with brand concepts and standards.
- Assists Design Director in managing project budget, schedule, and personnel requirements.
- Mentors design team members to facilitate professional growth.
Financial Management
- Manage and work within professional fee and expense budgets.
Owner & Stakeholder Relations
- Liaise with designers, owners, franchisees, and hotels on renovation projects.
- Conducts and leads onsite reviews, surveys and meetings with Operations and Owners.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Experience
- Minimum 10 years' experience in the design field, preferably in hospitality design.
- Experience with new builds, conversions, and renovation projects.
- Strong background in FF&E selection and specification.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledgeable about innovation & trends in luxury design.
- Strong business acumen.
- Problem solving & creative solution skills.
- Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships.
- Customer service focus.
- Ability to negotiate and be flexible.
- Strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Expert written & verbal communications skills.
- Team oriented.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Understands architecture documents and contract documents.
Education and Professional Certification
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited Interior Design program preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
- Professional accreditation and/or association membership preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Language Requirement: High proficiency in English required; Arabic preferred.
- Travel Requirement: Approximately 40% business travel required throughout MEA region.
- Right to work: Applicants must have legal right to work in UAE; no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.
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