Position
Summary
Guide project teams through the hotel design
process, emphasizing brand adherence, functional efficiency, and cost
effectiveness. Represent Marriott Global Design APEC by reviewing, supporting,
and steering owners, interior designers, and other design consultants to develop
on-brand strategy hotels.
Expected
Contributions
- Lead the Interior Design Program,
focusing on educating, guiding, and influencing owners, interior designers,
design consultants, and project teams to create branded hotels aligned
with brand strategies. - Deliver hotel design review presentations to key
executives. - Partner with brand teams to provide innovative
and cost-effective solutions that support strategic growth goals.
- Forecast and steer projects to ensure hotel designs across countries
and regions are sustainable and support continuous brand and hotel net room
growth. - Collaborate on new product development, regionalize design
standards, and share lessons learned related to new brand development. Work
closely with brand teams to lead the design segment of each brand.
- Support the department leader and serve as backup in their absence.
- Represent Marriott International Global Design at conferences, awards,
and trade shows. - Liaise with development and operations teams
to negotiate property brand assignments. - Continuously monitor business
processes, recommend improvements, and implement approved changes
as needed.
Candidate Profile Key Skills &
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of interior design,
design innovation, and trends within and beyond the hospitality industry
- Strong business acumen
- Advanced problem-solving and creative
solution skills - Ability to build and maintain strong working
relationships across departments and teams - Exceptional customer service
skills - Excellent negotiation skills, with keen intuition
for compromise - Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage
multiple priorities and resources - Expert written and verbal
communication skills - Strong people and project management
abilities - Excellent verbal, written, and graphic presentation
skills - Ability to foster and inspire a collaborative team
environment - Adaptability to new technologies and AI
- Solid
background in interior architecture and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures &
Equipment)
Education and Professional
Certification
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
interior design program preferred, or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of 10 years’ hospitality design experience in reputable interior
design firms - NCIDQ certification 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.
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.
