Senior Interior Design Manager / Associate Director (Luxury Hotel / Casino)

605 Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore seeks an experienced Interior Design Lead to oversee design consultants and ensure excellence across luxury hotel and casino projects. You will drive space planning, FF&E integration, and design coordination with architects, lighting and AV teams to meet budget and brief.

You will monitor schedules, assess consultant performance, and maintain design intent through all project stages, including site visits and fabrication reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of luxury hotel/casino interior design experience.
• Experience across hospitality interiors, FF&E, space planning and design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead design consultants to ensure design excellence and adherence to briefs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop design scope of works.
• Advise on interior design aspects including space planning and aesthetics.
• Monitor progress and report to senior management on interior design work.
• Collaborate with Architects, AV, Lighting and other consultants through all design stages.
• Ensure construction documentation aligns with design intent and cost/budget constraints.
• Oversee shop drawings and material reviews for ID compliance.
• Support project teams in resolving site clashes and maintaining design intent.
• Conduct site visits to verify on-site fabrication and installation.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Teamwork

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

Photoshop

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants and the design process to ensure design excellence and quality, and that deliverables meet company standards and project briefs.
• Liaise with our internal stakeholders to develop design scope-of-works
• Advise internal clients on interior design aspects, such as space planning, interior aesthetics, and integration of FF&E.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting to senior management on the progress of interior design work on projects
• Work closely with the appointed consultants during all stages of projects to ensure practical, effective and durable designs at indicated budgets interfacing with internal and external Operations Management to ensure timely incorporation of operational requirements within the project design.
• Monitor the design schedule and progress of work of consultants and other relevant parties
• Monitor and assess the performance of Interior Design consultants
• Work closely with the project site team and ensure deliverables in a timely manner
• Monitor quality of off and on-site fabrication from an ID perspective. Conduct site and factory visits as necessary to ensure implementation and compliance of key ID items with approved design intent and direction
• Proactively work with design consultants to ensure construction documentation align with design concept
• Liaise with Architects, Interior Designers, AV, Lighting Consultants etc. at different design stages to ensure alignment with overall design
• Assist in the assessment and recommendation of potential designer, artwork, lighting and signage consultants during tender stages of the project
• Assist project managers and delivery team in resolution of site clashes to ensure the original design intent is maintained
• Manage the review of contractor material, including sample submissions and ID shop drawings
• Liaise with the project team with respect to cost and time constraints and solutions

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Degree in Interior Design or related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience with proven track record in handling luxury hotel / Casino projects at major consultancy firms or developers
• Solid experience in handling luxury ID projects
• Experience and knowledge of: All aspects of Hospitality Interior Design, including space planning, FFE, materials; Typical building regulations, as relates to interior construction; Interior Design processes, including current consultants’ practices, typical scope and abilities; Design Team Structures, including combinations of Concept and Executive Designers

Other Prerequisites

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge in casino design and operation is optional but preferred.
• Sound knowledge in design trends and building design materials
• Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Proficient in Photoshop, AutoCAD and Sketch-up is preferred
• Good organization and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

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.