Interior Design Senior Manager

Sands China; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands Design Studio within Sands China invites a senior interior designer to lead luxury hospitality projects across Macao properties, including hotels, F&B, gaming spaces, MICE environments, and public areas.

The role emphasizes directing external design teams, strategic planning, budget adherence and delivering Design Excellence that elevates asset value and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of relevant experience in hospitality design.
• Experience in luxury hospitality interiors and design firms.
• Strong PM and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and vendors.
• Experience with design processes, FF&E, space planning.

Responsibilities

• Direct external design teams in the execution of their deliverables, ensuring Design Excellence meets schedule and budget.
• Foster a culture of integrity, teamwork, communication, creativity, and project delivery supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate interior design delivery for new projects and CAPEX initiatives to enhance asset value and guest experience.
• Lead project planning with stakeholders; ensure Interior Design briefs and programs are fully considered.
• Support the project delivery team on design quality across all stages with consultants and contractors.
• Assist Commercial and Procurement with design input on schedules, budgets, RFQs, deliverables and fee negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Join Sands Design Studio and work in a rewarding, dynamic and strategic department; part of Sands China – leading developer, owner and operator of multi-use integrated resorts and casinos in Macao

Your role will be diverse, challenging and stimulating in driving a luxurious standard of 'Design Excellence' across all areas of Macao properties from Hotel, F&B, Gaming, MICE Space, and public community spaces.

Responsibilities

• Direct external design teams in the execution of their design deliverables, define SDS team resources providing direction and guidance to ensure successful implementation of "Design Excellence" that meets project schedule and budget
• Develop a strong culture of integrity, teamwork, communication, passion, creativity, respect and strong project delivery to support internal stakeholders (DPM, FFE, Procurement, Commercial and Operations), external consultants and vendors
• Facilitate Interior Design delivery process for new projects and CAPEX plan initiatives, providing strategic recommendations to improve the inherent value of the asset, quality of the guest experience through elevated design enhancements
• Project planning incorporating stakeholder requirements in collaboration Project teams ensuring the Interior Design Brief, program and all details are fully considered for each project
• Support the project delivery team in all aspects related to design, to ensure acceptable quality deliverables by the consultants and contractors throughout all stages of the project
• Support internal Commercial and Procurement teams by providing input and approvals on schedule, budget and design consultants' RFP's, Interior Design deliverables, and fee, manage contract resolution as necessary

Requirements

• Over 7 years of relevant experience with proven track record in Hospitality Design; within the luxury sector at major Interior Design / Consultancy Firm, Hospitality and Development companies or owner / operators.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to handle details through to completion, ensure project objectives are met and projects are successfully delivered on par with ‘Design Excellence
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders; strong interpersonal skills to relate well with senior management with poise, while being a self-starter
• Complex problem solving and creative solution skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, and changeable environment under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Experience and knowledge of all aspects of hospitality interior design including space planning, FF&E, design materials; Interior Design processes, design team structures