Manager Design Premium & Select, MEA

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel company is seeking a Manager Design Premium & Select for projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in architecture or interior design, particularly in commercial or hospitality projects. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required, and an architectural license is preferred. You will manage design projects, ensuring adherence to brand standards while building strong relationships with franchisees and stakeholders.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in architecture or interior design.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Architectural license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design for compliance with brand standards.
• Assist in rolling out prototype-based brands.
• Manage project communication with stakeholders.
• Coordinate feasibility analysis for projects.

Skills

High proficiency in English

High proficiency in Arabic

Problem solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Customer service skills

Good business acumen

Ability to negotiate

Time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

4 year undergraduate degree in Architecture

Tools

Architectural software (e.g., Bluebeam, Adobe)

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager Design Premium & Select MEA will report to the Sr Director Premium & Select MEA. The Manager Design P&S MEA manages design on projects which include managed franchised and company-owned hotels to ensure quality control brand compliance and operational acceptability.

Scope

The Manager Design provides support in design analysis and evaluation and is responsible for projects of appropriate scope and complexity.

• Language requirements: High proficiency (speaking reading and writing) in English and Arabic is required. Advanced skills in another language is desirable
• Travel Requirements: There is 40% business travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Feasibility Analysis
  • Coordinate Criteria/Facilities programs for assigned projects.
  • Responsible for ongoing support tracking and reporting of pre-signing project pipeline.
  • Promote the services of Global Design MEA and Marriott brands to Owners and Franchisees
  • Participate in site visits/market surveys to develop better understanding of site.
  • Provide design reviews and solutions for pre-signed projects working closely with Development Feasibility and CLS.
• Knowledge Management
  • Maintain working knowledge of brand design standards and evolving design direction.
• Departmental Functions
  • Contribute and assist in maintenance and improvement of brand standards.
  • Assist with development and implementation of a customized efficient process for roll‑out of prototype‑based brands.
  • Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:
  • Identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes.
  • Recognizing and celebrating team successes.
  • Achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility.
• Design and Project Management
  • Manage services and scheduled deliverables
  • Manage design consultants their proposals contracts and invoicing to project objectives.
  • Provide project design quality assurance services for projects of appropriate scope and complexity including HDC approval TSA contracts plan review construction observation and turnover.
  • Actively contribute to documenting maintaining administering and improving the processes for delivering services.
  • Ensure the selection and development of building products relevant to the brand specifications.
  • Maintain working knowledge of brand design standards and evolving design direction.
  • Compile and provide continent input/expertise on brand initiatives working closely with Global Design Strategies.
  • Provide design reviews and solutions for feasibility projects working closely with Development Feasibility and LPO.
  • Coordinate Criteria/Facilities programs for assigned projects.
  • Responsible for ongoing support tracking and reporting of feasibility project pipeline.
  • Manage selling the brand and design and negotiation of project to the external customer.
  • Provide information interpretation and guidance daily to outside owners / franchisees as well as internal design / construction staff for adapting brand standards to specific projects.
  • Manage project communication to owners franchisees internal project stakeholders and disciplines.
  • Participate in site visit/market surveys to develop better understanding of site/market demands.
  • Contribute to creation of the project budget and manage to that project budget.
  • Assist with development and implementation of a customized efficient process for roll‑out of prototype‑based brands.
• Financial and Accounting Management
  • Work closely with Global Design Accounting to manage projects within approved budgets.
• Owner Relations
  • Develop and maintain strong mutually beneficial trust‑based business relationships with owners and franchisees to assure customer satisfaction and promote repeat business.
• Others
  • Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor or department head.
  • Comply with Marriott Hotel Holding GmbH & Marriott International Hotels Limited Regional Office policies and procedures

Candidate Profile

Required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in architecture or interior design at a design firm or related field for large commercial or hospitality projects. Previous operator knowledge is a bonus.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledgeable about innovation & trends both in‑and outside of industry
• Good business acumen
• Problem solving & creative solution skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships mainly in the organization
• Customer service skills
• Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret architectural engineering and mechanical drawings
• Multiple project management skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and comfortable using architectural software (e.g. viewing dwgs Bluebeam Adobe).

Education and Professional Certification

• 4 year undergraduate degree in Architecture or related design discipline.
• Architectural license preferred.

Why Join Marriott International

At Marriott you’ll be part of a global company with nearly 100 years of history and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across diverse markets collaborate with talented colleagues and grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us and shape the future of hospitality design.

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