Manager, Interior Design, APEC

STARWOOD ASIA PACIFIC HOTELS & RESORTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel company in Singapore seeks an experienced Interior Designer to lead design projects and manage relationships with brands. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in interior design, particularly within the hospitality industry, and possess a degree in the field along with relevant experience. This role offers the chance to significantly influence design standards and drive strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about innovation and trends in the industry.
• Strong background in interior architecture and FF&E.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Interior Design Program and manage design projects.
• Represent the company at conferences and trade shows.
• Negotiate property brand assignments with developers.

Skills

Innovation & trends knowledge

Business acumen

Complex problem solving

Team building

Customer service

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Expert communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Team environment inspiration

Interior architecture background

Education

4-year degree in interior design

5 years design experience in hospitality

NCIDQ certificate

Job description

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the design process with focus on efficiency, cost effectiveness and accountability in producing interior design projects reflecting current interior design trends and hotel brand standards.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Leads the Interior Design Program, with effort focused on educating, guiding and influencing customers as a hotel brand products and services.
• Responsible for the Hotel Design Review presentation to key executives.
• Partners with Brands to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to drive the business needs of the brands in support of their strategic growth goals.
• Leads the design and project management for the responsible brands, for both standard and customer design facilities giving a solid pipeline of sustainable projects.
• Supports the department leader and functions as backup in their absence.
• Represents the company at the highest level as the ‘face of the hotel band’ at conferences, trade shows.
• Leads collaborative product development, design integrity standards and lessons learned effort related to brands.
• Liaison with developers and Operations to negotiate property brand assignment.
• Continually monitors current business processes, makes recommendations and implements approved changes as required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Key Skills/Requirements

• Knowledgeable about innovation & trends both in & outside of industry
• Excellent business acumen
• Complex problem solving & creative solution skills
• Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships across departments & teams
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills & ability to manage multiple priorities & resources
• Expert written & verbal communications skills
• Strong people/project management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to create and inspire a team environment
• Strong background in interior architecture and FF&E.

Education/Experience

• 4-year degree from an accredited interior design program preferred, or equivalent work experience within the industry.
• Minimum 5 years design experience including hospitality industry.
• NCIDQ certificate preferred.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.