Director of Design and Technical Services Corporate Office

Lead the planning coordination and delivery of hotel and resort new-build take-over and renovation projects for Luxury brands in the IMEAT region; coordinating with owners consultants and internal stakeholders in the review and coordination of design from project conception to handover; ensuring compliance with brand standards Accors corporate strategy operational excellence and guest experience objectives. 

• Lead the end-to-end design management of hotel and resort projects across the region from concept through to opening
• Review and provide strategic direction on design documentation including concept designs schematic designs design development and construction drawings
• Ensure all designs comply with brand standards and operational requirements across guest-facing hotel functions (rooms food & beverage public areas and meeting spaces)
• Act as the regional point of contact for owners ownership representatives interior designers architects and lighting consultants
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure specification alignment quality control and timely procurement support
• Conduct site visits and design review meetings providing written reports and strategic recommendations
• Maintain accurate project records interior design trackers and reporting tools
• Lead the preparation and presentation of project briefs preliminary area programs and project status updates to senior leadership
• Manage project budgets and timelines identifying risks and making key decisions to resolve project challenges
• Champion design innovation by staying current with hospitality design trends and sustainability initiatives

Qualifications :

• Exceptional design sense and experience in architectural detailing
• Experience with architectural planning and design in a hospitality context including back-of-house areas
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and effectively time manage to meet project deadlines and critical paths
• Deep understanding of hotel & resort interior design (rooms F&B public areas meeting spaces)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time