Interior Design Manager - 25-72273

As an integral member of a fast paced and flexible team, the Design Manager will be required to interface with designers, resort managers, HOA board members, operational leaders, project managers, the procurement team, internal department associates and vendors, and must possess exceptional presentation and communication skills. Responsibilities: • Oversee 3rd party Design firms/Designers and ensures project budget, timeline and scope intent are met with the expectation of up to 25 design projects at one time • Prepare Requests for Proposals and actively bid multiple renovation projects simultaneously to outsource to Design Firms; holds these firms to strict criteria of brand standards, quality, budget, and timelines • Reviews bids with management and make award recommendations • Onboarding outsourced design firms for each project setting expectations for all stakeholders • Conducts site visits of resorts with awarded design team, evaluate project scope, schedule, and budget, meet with key stakeholders • Manages weekly project reviews with outsourced designers to ensure projects run on schedule and stay within project scope and budget • Participates in QA/QC meetings to ensure outside design firm is producing accurate documents for release to Project Management and Procurement Teams • Responds to RFI’s and review all project submittals in a timely manor • Enforces brand standards • The Design Manager may be required to manage their own Interior Design projects. • Hospitality renovation experience is preferred • Professional designation or other industry related certifications are a plus but not required. This position is based on proficient communication skills. • Ability to lead, supervise and guide design teams throughout the project lifespan.