Design Manager
Core
Lead high-end hospitality design projects from concept to completion, ensuring design integrity, budget adherence, and exceptional guest experiences in luxury environments.
Role type
Senior Design Manager (Hospitality)
Builds
Luxury hotel, resort, and premium restaurant environments
Domain
Commercial Real Estate / High-End Hospitality
Required skills
High-end hospitality design expertise, FF&E procurement and specification, construction documentation, AutoCAD, project schedule management, budget control, stakeholder coordination, building codes and accessibility standards, custom millwork detailing, material selection, leadership
Preferred skills
Internationally recognized luxury brand experience, Revit/SketchUp/InDesign proficiency, NCIDQ/AIA registration, historic renovation experience, wellness-focused design knowledge
Technologies
AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Revit, SketchUp, InDesign
Responsibilities
Collaborate with project management and brand teams to maintain design schedules and resolve complex design challenges; Monitor and control FF&E budgets providing cost analysis and value engineering; Develop design concepts reflecting brand standards; Review design documents for technical accuracy and constructability; Coordinate with internal stakeholders, ownership, and external consultants; Prepare presentation materials for executive leadership; Collaborate with vendors and artisans for custom solutions; Incorporate sustainable and wellness-focused design elements; Maintain documentation of design decisions and specifications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities