Marriott International, Inc.
Director, Design Management, Marriott Select Brands
Marriott International, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
JOB SUMMARY Design is a life love, not just a job. It is in fact a physical manifestation of our brands. 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. The primary focus of the position is our Marriott Select Brands – AC, Aloft, Courtyard, Element, Fairfield Inn, Four Points, Moxy, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites & TownePlace Suite hotels.
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.On a project / tactical level, the successful candidate for this position provides design quality assurance and design management services and manages all aspects of franchised, managed, or corporate projects for 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. This is your unique chance to make your mark and position yourself on the leading edge of hospitality design.CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience RequiredTen or more years’ design progressive experience4-year degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Construction Project Management, or related design disciplineExcellent business acumenComplex problem-solving skillsStrong background in architecture, interior architecture, and FF&EGood leadership ability with strategic/enterprise viewAll aspects of hospitality design and operationsStrong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple priorities & resourcesProven ability to build & maintain strong working relationshipsStrong presentation skillsStrong people/project management skillsDemonstrated ability to create and work in a team environmentEducation and Experience PreferredEight or more years’ experience preferably on hospitality projectsArchitectural licenseMaster of ArchitectureCORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs design and process (architecture and interior design) on MSB Renovation and Property Improvement Plan Relicensing projects, which include managed, franchised, and company-owned hotels, to ensure quality control, brand compliance, cost-effectiveness, timeliness, and operational acceptabilityLeads the MSB Renovation Interior Design Team, with effort focused on educating, guiding, and influencing customers in regard to hotel brand products and services, as well as renovation processRepresents the renovation team, both internally and externally to ensure compliance with renovation standardsEnsures team brand assignments and workload are equally distributed at all timesOversees complex accounts and influences approach and communication plan with ownership groupsSupports department leaders and functions as backup in their absenceRepresent the division/MI, both internally and externally, on projects to senior representativesMakes presentations to senior leaders and owners to gain their approval of design recommendations and/or owner exceptionsProvides leadership, management direction, and guidance to relevant internal and external team members to ensure that they have the necessary information to complete their responsibilitiesRepresents the company at the highest level as the face of the hotel brand’s at conferences, trade showsSells/influences owners/franchisees using MI expertise and knowledge to gain renovation complianceActs as liaison and point-of-contact for owners and franchisees to ensure excellent service and problem resolutionAdvises and updates owners and franchisees regarding brand design standards and initiativesProvides day-to-day review of team members’ professional performance and provide input for their improvement and career developmentReviews and guide team members on custom design submittals and drawings to ensure brand design standards are accurately representedBalances and maintain the pipeline of individual renovation projects and ownership accounts
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Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.On a project / tactical level, the successful candidate for this position provides design quality assurance and design management services and manages all aspects of franchised, managed, or corporate projects for 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. This is your unique chance to make your mark and position yourself on the leading edge of hospitality design.CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience RequiredTen or more years’ design progressive experience4-year degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Construction Project Management, or related design disciplineExcellent business acumenComplex problem-solving skillsStrong background in architecture, interior architecture, and FF&EGood leadership ability with strategic/enterprise viewAll aspects of hospitality design and operationsStrong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple priorities & resourcesProven ability to build & maintain strong working relationshipsStrong presentation skillsStrong people/project management skillsDemonstrated ability to create and work in a team environmentEducation and Experience PreferredEight or more years’ experience preferably on hospitality projectsArchitectural licenseMaster of ArchitectureCORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs design and process (architecture and interior design) on MSB Renovation and Property Improvement Plan Relicensing projects, which include managed, franchised, and company-owned hotels, to ensure quality control, brand compliance, cost-effectiveness, timeliness, and operational acceptabilityLeads the MSB Renovation Interior Design Team, with effort focused on educating, guiding, and influencing customers in regard to hotel brand products and services, as well as renovation processRepresents the renovation team, both internally and externally to ensure compliance with renovation standardsEnsures team brand assignments and workload are equally distributed at all timesOversees complex accounts and influences approach and communication plan with ownership groupsSupports department leaders and functions as backup in their absenceRepresent the division/MI, both internally and externally, on projects to senior representativesMakes presentations to senior leaders and owners to gain their approval of design recommendations and/or owner exceptionsProvides leadership, management direction, and guidance to relevant internal and external team members to ensure that they have the necessary information to complete their responsibilitiesRepresents the company at the highest level as the face of the hotel brand’s at conferences, trade showsSells/influences owners/franchisees using MI expertise and knowledge to gain renovation complianceActs as liaison and point-of-contact for owners and franchisees to ensure excellent service and problem resolutionAdvises and updates owners and franchisees regarding brand design standards and initiativesProvides day-to-day review of team members’ professional performance and provide input for their improvement and career developmentReviews and guide team members on custom design submittals and drawings to ensure brand design standards are accurately representedBalances and maintain the pipeline of individual renovation projects and ownership accounts
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