Design Manager Hospitality

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Architecture & Planning
Function: Architecture-Interior Design
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage architectural and interior design for luxury hotels, resorts, and branded residences.
* Translate client vision into innovative design concepts that align with brand identity and global hospitality trends.
* Provide strategic direction and mentorship to design teams, ensuring creativity, quality, and precision in all design deliverables.
* Collaborate with international consultants, contractors, and specialists to integrate architecture, interiors, MEP, and landscape design seamlessly.
* Conduct design coordination meetings to resolve challenges and maintain alignment with client objectives and project timelines.
* Select and specify high-end materials, finishes, and furnishings that embody luxury, comfort, and brand sophistication.
* Oversee preparation of detailed design documentation, construction drawings, and presentation packages.
* Review and ensure compliance with international building codes, sustainability standards, and PMC protocols.
* Implement robust design quality control procedures throughout all project stages.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, presenting design concepts, incorporating feedback, and ensuring satisfaction.
* Manage design budgets, schedules, and resource allocation without compromising luxury quality standards.
* Integrate sustainable design strategies and smart technologies into hospitality environments.
* Stay current with international hospitality trends and innovations to continuously elevate project outcomes.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
* Minimum 18 years of architectural and interior design experience, with at least 10 years in luxury hospitality projects.
* Proven success leading high-end hotel, resort, or mixed-use hospitality developments.
* Strong experience working in a PMC environment with deep understanding of project management and delivery processes.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization software such as SketchUp or Rhino.
* Expert knowledge of high-end materials, custom finishes, and luxury hospitality design standards.
* Familiarity with international building codes, sustainability certifications, and operational standards.
* Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams.
* Exceptional client management, communication, and presentation skills.
* Professional certification in Architecture or Interior Design (e.g., RIBA, AIA, NCIDQ).
* Experience working with leading global hotel brands and luxury developers.
* Deep understanding of international luxury design principles and brand identity requirements.

Skills Set

* Luxury hospitality architecture and interior design
* Project leadership and coordination
* Client and stakeholder management
* Design quality control and documentation
* Sustainable and smart hospitality design integration
* High-end material and furnishing selection
* Contract and budget management
* Multidisciplinary design team management