Head of Hospitality Design & Technical Services

AccorCorpo; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Dubai seeks a Director of Design and Technical Services to lead end-to-end design management for luxury hotel projects across the IMEAT region, from concept through handover, ensuring brand standards and operational requirements are met.

You will coordinate with owners, consultants, and internal stakeholders, manage budgets and timelines, review design documentation, and champion sustainability and innovation in hospitality design across multiple properties,

Qualifications

• Exceptional design sense with experience in architectural detailing.
• Experience with architectural planning and design in a hospitality context, including back-of-house areas.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design management of hotel and resort projects across the region from concept through to opening
• Review and provide strategic direction on design documentation including concept designs, schematic designs, design development, and construction drawings
• Ensure all designs comply with brand standards and operational requirements across guest-facing hotel functions
• Act as the regional point of contact for owners, ownership representatives, interior designers, architects, and lighting consultants
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure specification alignment, quality control, and timely procurement support
• Conduct site visits and design review meetings, providing written reports and strategic recommendations
• Maintain accurate project records, interior design trackers, and reporting tools
• Lead the preparation and presentation of project briefs, preliminary area programs, and project status updates to senior leadership
• Manage project budgets and timelines, identifying risks and making key decisions to resolve project challenges
• Champion design innovation by staying current with hospitality design trends and sustainability initiatives

Skills

Exceptional design sense

Architectural detailing

Hospitality design experience

Back-of-house design

Project management

Hotel interior design

Job description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Dubai seeks a Director of Design and Technical Services to lead end-to-end design management for luxury hotel projects across the IMEAT region, from concept through handover, ensuring brand standards and operational requirements are met.

You will coordinate with owners, consultants, and internal stakeholders, manage budgets and timelines, review design documentation, and champion sustainability and innovation in hospitality design across multiple properties,