Interior Design Senior Manager

Sands China Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands Design Studio, part of Sands China Ltd., leads luxury interior design across Macao properties including Hotel, F&B, Gaming, MICE, and public spaces.

The role directs external design teams, shaping a culture of integrity and collaboration to deliver high-end interiors aligned with project schedules and budgets. It requires deep hospitality design expertise and a track record of leading complex projects.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of relevant experience in Hospitality Design, luxury sector within interior design/consultancy or owner/operator contexts.
• Strong project management and organizational skills supporting design delivery to schedule and budget.
• Ability to work with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure Design Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Direct external design teams to execute design deliverables and ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Foster a culture of integrity, teamwork, and proactive communication across stakeholders and vendors.
• Guide interior design delivery for new projects and CAPEX, offering strategic recommendations to enhance asset value and guest experience.
• Coordinate project planning with Project teams so that the Interior Design Brief and program are fully considered.
• Support the delivery team on design-related aspects, ensuring quality deliverables from consultants and contractors.

Skills

Hospitality design

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Creative problem solving

Team leadership

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