About the role
Job Description
Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of hotel and resort, new-build, take-over, and renovation projects for Luxury brands in the IMEAT region; coordinating with owners, consultants and internal stakeholders in the review and coordination of design from project conception to handover; ensuring compliance with brand standards, Accor’s corporate strategy, operational excellence and guest experience objectives.
* Lead the end-to-end design management of hotel and resort projects across the region from concept through to opening * Review and provide strategic direction on design documentation including concept designs, schematic designs, design development, and construction drawings * Ensure all designs comply with brand standards and operational requirements across guest-facing hotel functions (rooms, food & beverage, public areas, and meeting spaces) * Act as the regional point of contact for owners, ownership representatives, interior designers, architects, and lighting consultants * Collaborate with suppliers to ensure specification alignment, quality control, and timely procurement support * Conduct site visits and design review meetings, providing written reports and strategic recommendations * Maintain accurate project records, interior design trackers, and reporting tools * Lead the preparation and presentation of project briefs, preliminary area programs, and project status updates to senior leadership * Manage project budgets and timelines, identifying risks and making key decisions to resolve project challenges * Champion design innovation by staying current with hospitality design trends and sustainability initiatives
Qualifications
* Exceptional design sense and experience in architectural detailing * Experience with architectural planning and design in a hospitality context, including back-of-house areas * Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and effectively time manage to meet project deadlines and critical paths * Deep understanding of hotel & resort interior design (rooms, F&B, public areas, meeting spaces)