Executive Director / Director (Construction Interior Design)

605 Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking an Executive Director of Interior Design to lead luxury interior design across the portfolio, partner with consultants, and drive CAPEX planning and design excellence. The role requires strategic thinking, budget awareness, and senior stakeholder engagement in a global context.

The position oversees design briefs, space planning, and the development of standards to ensure award-winning interiors that align with brand requirements and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in interior design or architecture; accreditation preferred.
• Proven leadership experience on luxury resort/large-scale projects.
• Experience delivering complex design processes and coordinating with consultants.

Responsibilities

• Focus on elevating Design Excellence and luxury design through project deliverables.
• Support CAPEX initiatives, long-range planning, and space planning/design initiatives.
• Collaborate with consultants, internal teams, and operations to meet design objectives and timelines.
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance asset value, design quality and delivery efficiency.
• Mentor partners and manage relationships with stakeholders to maintain design standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

4-year degree in interior design/architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Acrobat

Photoshop

AutoCAD

Job description

WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYOND Take your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

Job Responsibilities Focus on the elevation of Design Excellence/ luxury design through successful project deliverables within the business portfolio. The Executive Director of Interior Design will be responsible to support all business units/ teams, and colleagues, collaborate with consultants for Design Excellence and CAPEX initiatives. Manage specific new project planning and due diligence/ in addition to long range planning for CAPEX initiatives, all while building new and maintaining current CAPEX tools, Space Planning/Design initiatives, adhering to Design Narratives and Design & Construction Standards. Responsible for projects which are critical for Design, Operations and Technical assessments to achieve Global SVP-Design approval for projects – be they conversions, renovations and new construction as well as departmental contributions. Work proactively and collaboratively with both internal business units and operations and external partners on such key objectives as interior design briefs and design objectives, space planning and programming to achieve operational efficiencies. Collaborate with the DPM teams in this effort to clearly explain design expectations to establish a joint understanding of desired quality and deliverables. The Executive Director of Interior Design will provide strategic recommendations to improve the inherent value of the asset through elevated interior architectural detailing and design, product quality and timely delivery, being mindful of Owner budgets and schedules. These objectives should be seen as part of ongoing training for continued professional development. This position will ensure the design sophistication and aesthetic of the overall interior design to meet global standards and adheres to the Brand requirements of the organization, drive the creative design process resulting in award winning projects. More specifically this role requires conceptual thinking, understanding of construction means and methods, detailed cost estimates and assessing potential scheduling constraints. Drive Luxury Brand alignment, including program, budget, planning and interior design due diligence initiatives, providing mentorship to our key partners including internal stakeholders, Operations and DPM teams, in concert with third party owner’s, architects, design and technical consultants. Encourage collaborative work sessions, both in-person and electronic, to foster positive team member relationships. Project evaluations and recommendations shall optimize the quality of the guest experience and overall performance of the property. Projects will encompass long-range CAPEX planning, acquisition due diligence efforts, ‘property improvement planning’ development, property and project assessments, and site and desktop evaluations for conversions, renovations and new construction projects. Drive the evolution of the Operations CAPEX planning initiative and all respective CAPEX projects, adhere to ‘Design Excellence’ Narratives, Documentation and Construction Standards, specific design initiatives, communication tools, etc. Develop RFP’s, consultant contracts and manage contract resolution as necessary. Collaboratively evaluate and make recommendations for improvements to ‘Design Excellence’ effectiveness and efficiencies. Collaborate closely with the Global VP of Interior Design and the SVP of Global Interior Design with the management of the ID Directors and regional ID team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education & Certification 4-year Degree from an accredited interior design or architecture program
• Experience: 20 years+ global experience with proven track record in handling luxury resort projects or large-scale mixed-use developments at major consultancy firms and developers
• Experience and knowledge of all aspects of Integrated Resort design, including space planning, interior design, FF&E, materials; Extensive experience implementing design processes, including driving current consultants’ practices, scope and abilities; Experience with managing teams and complex projects, including design team organizational structures and resources
• Experience with broad, complex teams delivering projects for large-scale commercial buildings
• Experience in large-scale Integrated Resorts and/or Regulated Casino Environments is preferred, but not critical
• Other Prerequisites
• Ability to convey subject matter expertise in design
• Strong leadership skills in communication, strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong interpersonal skills to relate well with all project-related functions, consultants and contractors
• Complex problem solving and creative solution skills, and ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Outstanding executive presence and senior stakeholder management communication skills.
• Use of Microsoft Office, Acrobat, Photoshop and basic Autocad
• Robust overall knowledge of delivering within Hospitality and in particular regulated Gaming operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore.

Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.

Marina Bay Sands has stood as an architectural marvel and the crown jewel in Singapore’s skyline. Home to the world's most spectacular rooftop infinity pool and approximately 1,850 rooms and suites, the integrated resort offers exceptional dining, retail, and entertainment choices, complete with a year-round calendar of signature events and festivals.

As one of the largest players in hospitality, Marina Bay Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen to serve its people, communities and environment. It drives social impact through its community engagement programme, Sands Cares, and leads environmental stewardship through its global sustainability programme, Sands ECO360.

The integrated resort has been recognised locally and internationally, receiving over 1,000 awards and accolades to date.

Marina Bay Sands is the largest hotel in Singapore to be certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodations, while Expo & Convention has been named Venue of the Year at the Singapore MICE Awards for two consecutive years.