Job Description
Brand Design and Architectural Standards Manager
A leading listed global hotel brand is seeking a Manager to lead the, Design and Architectural Standards team. The successful applicant will be responsible for understanding, developing, maintaining and implementing the company’s brand and design standards across a variety of disciplines while leading the planning and refurbishment of an existing resort to achieve new standards of excellence.
Specific Requirements/Duties of the Position Include:
- Reviewing and approving designs based on brand and design standards
- Ability to instruct others on standards of fire and life safety design
- Directing and or creating design teams and leading management process
- Ensuring all rooms meet guest expectations by working with Operations/Branding to create SOPs where available.
- Reviewing existing properties and recommending improvements in line with brand requirements
- Leading consultant and internal process reviews to enable strategic direction of brand and design standards.
- Designing and implementing workflows for design process and approval stages.
- Developing picture look book and feel for guest touch points.
- Ensuring coordination, best value and creativity within a brand direction
- Incorporating global best practices in the training and directing of others
- Proven experience in commercial leadership of projects including contract administration.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of fifteen (5) years’ experience in design construction/ architecture or a related field.
- International experience working in project branding and design for luxury hotels ideal