Senior Design Manager - Midscale PIP West Coast

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a hospitality design professional with a penchant for travel and a knack for solving design challenges while balancing budget constraints? We're seeking candidates with a keen creative eye, a solid grasp of the hospitality industry, and strategic thinking abilities to effectively liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and clients.Focused primarily on Marriott’s midscale brands, this role entails spearheading design efforts across the West Region to develop property improvement plans (PIPs) for emerging brands. With a potential travel commitment of up to 80%, we need someone who thrives while being on the move.

This role will primarily craft property improvement plans but may also be called upon for design quality assurance, design management services, and overseeing franchised, managed, or corporate projects, encompassing conversions, new construction, adaptive re-use, or renovations. Passionate about hospitality design, the successful candidate will inspire both internal and external stakeholders to devise innovative design solutions that captivate guests and align with brand strategies. Our team fosters a collaborative, creative, and dynamic environment, offering ample opportunities for personal and professional growth within Global Design. Seize this exceptional opportunity to leave your mark and position yourself at the forefront of hospitality design.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience Required 

• Five or more years of progressive experience at a design firm for hospitality or multi-family residential projects. 
• Experience managing and defining transformational strategies for business units.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity. 
• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Interior Design or related design discipline 
• Knowledge of industry trends
• Strong business acumen
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills 
• Effective problem-solving, creative, and innovation mindset
• Excellent track record of customer service and relationship building.
• Organized and strategic thinking
• Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-oriented team environments
• Proficient in architecture and/or interior design, technical skills, and project management
• Demonstrated good judgment and creative problem-solving.
• Strong conceptual design and digital presentation abilities
• Proficient in various computer software applications, including electronic mark-up software, word processing, spreadsheet, database / CRM.
• Anticipate up to 80% travel within the US and Canada.

 

Education and Experience Preferred

• Strong preference for candidates in airport hub cities such as Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, or San Francisco.  Other hub cities that are west of the Mississippi River will be considered.
• Prior experience preparing Property Improvement Plans (PIPs)

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

• Leads conversion scope site visits and prepares Property Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Supervises, directs, motivates, and trains assigned staff and outside consultants as necessary.
• Manages project communication to owners, franchisees, internal project stakeholders and disciplines. 
• Represents department to both external and internal clients and builds positive and mutually beneficial relationships.
• Provides technical reviews of drawings and other submittals for franchised or managed projects to ensure conformance with brand design standards.
• Manages brand education, design, and project negotiation with external clients and consultants.
• Conducts technical reviews to ensure brand standards compliance and offers guidance on adapting brand standards to projects.
• Manages review and approval of variances from brand standards.
• Provides conceptual design studies and criteria for projects.
• Applies design expertise to achieve cost-efficient results aligned with brand standards and strategy.
• Coordinates with internal teams for project integration.
• Maintains templates and checklists for project processes, design reviews, and PIPs.
• Tracks project data and milestones using database and CRM tools.
• Provides feedback and participate in the process of maintaining and evolving brand prototype documentation.
• Ensures clear communication with department leadership and advise on sensitive owner or project issues.
• Manages project time allocation in accordance with budgets, deadlines, and established processes.

Maintaining Goals