Marriott
Global Design Maker
Marriott, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
Job Number
23077682Job Category
Global DesignLocation
Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAPSchedule
Full-TimeLocated Remotely?
NRelocation?
NPosition Type
ManagementJOB SUMMARYMarriott’s Global Design Strategies team is searching for someone who blends their maker know-how and their creative genius to build-out and refine new concepts. This person is a builder/maker/problem-solver at heart and can work across a range of projects. From a napkin sketch or conversation, this individual can build at different fidelities to demonstrate an idea and advise the team on the best way to execute to get buy-in from senior executives.As someone who oversees and builds new concepts, this candidate should be able to see when something is working and when it’s not, and can resolve design challenges without breaking the bank or compromising the big idea.Want to help new brands flourish?
Reposition some of the industry’s most powerful brands? Rated by Fast Company as one of the world’s most innovative companies, Marriott’s award-winning Global Design division is where ideas, research and design converge. Build your career, feed your creativity, and take the opportunity to leave your mark on the future of travel.EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
This position plays a critical role in the building of products to test, collect feedback, and deliver in response to team priorities. The core accountabilities for this position include:
Use a multitude of materials to make and build prototypes at different fidelities to demonstrate ideas and get necessary feedback from key stakeholders
Contribute new concepts and strategies, using design methodologies for constant improvement of our deliverables
Work collaboratively to execute on projects that are multi-dimensional, multi-teamed, and complex in nature
Represent the team, both internally and externally, on design issues and use design to reach the best decisions for projects
Collaborate and use constructive feedback to refine projects
Work creatively on tight deadlines and strict budgets
Shift gears from one project to another guiding others, pitching in wherever is needed
Bring to life world class, guest-centric environments, knowing how to listen for valuable insights and when to share new ideasCANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will be a strong innovative maker/doer whose passion is to build. They can influence a team with their desire for good design and their storytelling abilities. This person is curious by nature and uses that curiosity to develop their craft and further business priorities. They have been in design and/or a like-minded creative field and have created immersive design experiences before. Excellent organizational skills are a must.Key Skills/Requirements:
Strong builder knowledge and maker mentality
Self-starter with exceptional design skills and ability to work in multiple media from foam core, to plywood, to digital
Equally comfortable with a keyboard, a solder, or a saw
Exceptional problem solving & creative solutioning skills
Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships and collaborate with a diverse team
Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate
Strong project management skills & ability to manage multiple priorities & resources
Comfortable with ambiguity
Ability to work in a self-directed environment
Mastery of all things digital and visual like hand-sketching, AutoCAD, In-design, Bluebeam Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, After Effects, PowerPoint, etc.
Deep experience with fabrication methods like 3D printing and laser cutting
Knowledge about innovation & trends both inside and outside the industry with ability to connect the dots
Expert storytelling & verbal communications skillsEducation/Experience:
Two or four-year college degree
Minimum 4 years relevant experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredMarriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?
23077682Job Category
Global DesignLocation
Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAPSchedule
Full-TimeLocated Remotely?
NRelocation?
NPosition Type
ManagementJOB SUMMARYMarriott’s Global Design Strategies team is searching for someone who blends their maker know-how and their creative genius to build-out and refine new concepts. This person is a builder/maker/problem-solver at heart and can work across a range of projects. From a napkin sketch or conversation, this individual can build at different fidelities to demonstrate an idea and advise the team on the best way to execute to get buy-in from senior executives.As someone who oversees and builds new concepts, this candidate should be able to see when something is working and when it’s not, and can resolve design challenges without breaking the bank or compromising the big idea.Want to help new brands flourish?
Reposition some of the industry’s most powerful brands? Rated by Fast Company as one of the world’s most innovative companies, Marriott’s award-winning Global Design division is where ideas, research and design converge. Build your career, feed your creativity, and take the opportunity to leave your mark on the future of travel.EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
This position plays a critical role in the building of products to test, collect feedback, and deliver in response to team priorities. The core accountabilities for this position include:
Use a multitude of materials to make and build prototypes at different fidelities to demonstrate ideas and get necessary feedback from key stakeholders
Contribute new concepts and strategies, using design methodologies for constant improvement of our deliverables
Work collaboratively to execute on projects that are multi-dimensional, multi-teamed, and complex in nature
Represent the team, both internally and externally, on design issues and use design to reach the best decisions for projects
Collaborate and use constructive feedback to refine projects
Work creatively on tight deadlines and strict budgets
Shift gears from one project to another guiding others, pitching in wherever is needed
Bring to life world class, guest-centric environments, knowing how to listen for valuable insights and when to share new ideasCANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will be a strong innovative maker/doer whose passion is to build. They can influence a team with their desire for good design and their storytelling abilities. This person is curious by nature and uses that curiosity to develop their craft and further business priorities. They have been in design and/or a like-minded creative field and have created immersive design experiences before. Excellent organizational skills are a must.Key Skills/Requirements:
Strong builder knowledge and maker mentality
Self-starter with exceptional design skills and ability to work in multiple media from foam core, to plywood, to digital
Equally comfortable with a keyboard, a solder, or a saw
Exceptional problem solving & creative solutioning skills
Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships and collaborate with a diverse team
Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate
Strong project management skills & ability to manage multiple priorities & resources
Comfortable with ambiguity
Ability to work in a self-directed environment
Mastery of all things digital and visual like hand-sketching, AutoCAD, In-design, Bluebeam Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, After Effects, PowerPoint, etc.
Deep experience with fabrication methods like 3D printing and laser cutting
Knowledge about innovation & trends both inside and outside the industry with ability to connect the dots
Expert storytelling & verbal communications skillsEducation/Experience:
Two or four-year college degree
Minimum 4 years relevant experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredMarriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?