Design Manager

Accor Hotels; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative hospitality leader as an Interior Designer, where your creativity will shape unforgettable guest experiences. This dynamic role involves managing multiple design projects, ensuring they align with brand standards while collaborating with various stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and lead design workshops, all within a supportive environment that values your passion for design. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, balancing in-person collaboration with remote work. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible remote work options

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Exclusive industry benefits

Qualifications

• Solid experience in interior architecture, preferably in hospitality.
• Knowledge of hotel design standards and trends.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple interior design projects, ensuring brand compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align design aspirations.
• Conduct site visits to ensure design quality.

Skills

Interior Architecture

Project Management

Budgeting Skills

Visual Communication

Creative Design Concepts

Knowledge of Hotel Design Standards

Fluency in English

Fluency in Portuguese

Advanced Spanish

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D Max

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Description

Why work for Accor?

By joining us, you will become a Heartist, as hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of the heart. You will join a supportive environment and a team where you can be all that you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, fulfill yourself, discover other professions and seek career opportunities, in your hotel or other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world! You'll enjoy exclusive benefits specific to the industry and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment. Everything you do with us, regardless of your profession, will provide a deep sense of meaning to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, colleagues and the planet.

#WeAreHeartist "Hospitality is a Work of Heart"

Job Description

Objective:

This role involves overseeing hotel interior design projects and meeting brand standards. It requires managing multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with various stakeholders. The position focuses on delivering high-quality design solutions within budget and timeline constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple interior design projects at various stages of development, ensuring alignment with brand standards
• Collaborate with VP of Interior Architecture to align hotel/partner aspirations
• Document each project phase to ensure proper billing
• Review potential projects with development teams to facilitate contract signing
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure design quality and brand compliance
• Prepare and present design concepts to clients and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with other departments (IT, Operations, F&B) to ensure integrated design solutions
• Implement design strategies for specific hotel brands
• Mentor junior team members and guide complex design challenges
• Lead design workshops and brainstorming sessions for brand evolution

Qualifications

• A solid experience in interior architecture or design, preferably in the hospitality sector
• Knowledge of hotel design standards and trends
• Significant experience in managing multiple hotel projects at various stages of development
• Knowledge of technical aspects related to F&B&E and FF&E industries
• Understanding of financial constraints and profitability indicators in the hotel context
• Desirable proficiency in Architectural Design software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to develop creative design concepts
• Strong project management and budgeting skills
• Excellent visual communication and presentation abilities
• Construction knowledge, including building codes and regulations
• Fluent in Portuguese, English, and advanced Spanish.

Additional Information

• At Accor, our Heartist purpose is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences not only for our customers but also for every employee. As an "Artist of the Heart," we recognize that adhering to processes and achieving results are crucial, but genuinely exceptional work comes from pouring your passion and dedication into everything you do.
• We adopt a dynamic hybrid operating model, featuring three in-person days at our headquarters in Pinheiros and two flexible days of remote work. This approach empowers our team to collaborate effectively while fostering a fulfilling work- life balance.