About the position
An exceptional story is a foundation of good design. We believe in expressing
unique character within each space through a bespoke design built upon
location’s cultural context and heritage. Our luxury design team is looking for
great storytellers, passionate designers who can skillfully influence our owners
and designers to weave these into extraordinary designs and experiences. With us
you will work on premier destinations and hospitality brands. If that sounds
like you, then look no further. The primary focus of the position is our Hotel
and Residential Luxury Full-Service portfolio with a focus on the EDITION Hotel
Brand Globally– other luxury brands will be required based on market conditions
and workload. (The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, & W Hotels).
Responsibilities
• Delivers design quality assurance and design management services and
manages all aspects of franchised, managed, or corporate projects for new
construction, conversion, or adaptive re-use.
• Manages the complete design process and documentation package for interior
design of a hotel/residences project brand image of excellence in quality of
design and aesthetic appeal.
• Represents Global Design both internally and externally on projects to
senior representatives, serving as liaison and point-of-contact for owners and
franchisees to ensure excellent service and problem resolution.
• Supports internal stakeholders, owners, interior designers, architects, and
other consultants to maintain quality, budget, and schedule all the whole
ensuring excellent design results.
• Conducts and leads onsite reviews, surveys and meetings with Consultants,
Operations and Owners as well as with Marriott’s internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for day-to-day review of any direct reports, professional
performance and provide input for their improvement and career development.
• Proactively advises and updates owners and franchisees on brand and design
standards and initiatives. Conducts final implementation reviews to ensure
strict compliance with brand concepts.
• Executes PIP’s (Property Improvement Plans) working closely with all
internal and external stakeholders.
• Partners with Brands & Global Design Strategies to provide innovative and
cost-effective solutions to drive the business needs of the brands in support of
their strategic growth goals.
• Manages all project deadlines through Marriott’s Database platform,
providing timely and accurate updates to support the business needs.
• Continually monitors current business processes, makes recommendations, and
implements approved changes as required.
Requirements
• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Interior Design, Interior
Architecture, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in the design field, preferably in the hospitality
design industry
Nice-to-haves
• NCIDQ certificate preferred
Benefits
• All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott
properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare
discounts.
• Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care
flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life
insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense
reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance.
• Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO
balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays
annually.