Additional Information INTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER (RENOVATION PROJECTS TEAM)
Job Number ********
Job Category Global Design
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY
Candidates should have great creative vision and be a strategic thinker who can understand and engage with a wide variety of other disciplines and external owners/project managers. We seek to drive owner and brand preference by delivering guest-focused design with owner-focused results.
On a project / tactical level, the successful candidate for this position provides design quality assurance and interior design management services and manages all aspects of franchised, managed, or corporate projects for new construction and renovations. This individual has a passion for hospitality design and is able to inspire internal and external participants to create design solutions that thrill guests and align with brand strategy. The atmosphere within the team is collaborative, creative, demanding and fun with opportunities for growth within Global Design. EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS Represent the renovation team, both internally and externally to ensure compliance to renovation standards. Applies design talent to problem solving design exercises to achieve cost efficient results that align with the renovation standards and the brand strategy. May function as project manager, guiding work of team, or manage a program. Communicates and coordinates with internal disciplines to ensure the integration of relevant input in project scope reviews. Develops and maintains liaison with all appropriate divisions, departments and owners. Tracks and maintains project data and milestones utilizing database tools. Maintains clear communication with all department management levels and advises/consults on sensitive owner or scope project issues. May manage project workload in support of brand or business unit growth goals. Reports to Senior Managers / Directors for policy guidance, methods, and systems support matters. CANDIDATE PROFILE Key Skills/Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills / excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment as a member of a collaborative team. Strong interior design skill, architectural design acumen, and project management skills. Knowledgeable about innovation and design trends within hospitality and other related design fields. Good business judgment and creative problem-solving attributes. Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships. Customer service focus Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate. Strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple priorities & resources. Strong conceptual design/freehand sketching and/or digital presentation abilities. Ability to balance projects with other business demands that may be at times, administrative in nature. Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and project management software is required. Skills in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and Sketchup are desired but not required. Potential travel in US/Canada - 25% travel is anticipated for this position. Education/Experience: 4-year degree from an accredited interior design program preferred Minimum 6 years' experience in the design field, preferably in the hospitality design industry An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. NCIDQ certificate preferred.
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