Designer

Job Duties

• Be a visionary leader in the creation, preparation, and presentation of hotel design solutions
• Support sales efforts through client meetings, on-site visits and frequent communication with customers and sales
• Create guest room and public space floor plans from architect and brand standard information within budget and established time frame
• Develop the appropriate design suitable to the project scope and budget
• Oversee and coordinate all FF&E documentation including color palettes, specifications, and material selections
• Take responsibility for verification of floor plans and all deliverables of the project design
• Participate in managing team communications and client’s expectations
• Create, prepare and submit all documentation for design specifications and layout in accordance with standards and guidelines for ownership and brand approval

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Interior Design or Architecture (preferably from a CIDA or NAAB accredited program)
• Hospitality design experience preferred but open to candidates with healthcare and/or commercial interior design
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Revit
• Working knowledge of design principles, theories, color, and materials
• Ability to engage and generate creative ideas for hotel guest room and public space solutions
• Experience with construction materials and FF&E specifications
• Experience in project design, construction documents, material selection, and shop drawing review
• Able to keep current with trends and innovation and apply them within the industry
• Creative / High Energy
• Motivated / Self-directed
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Able to work under time constraints and be able to multi-task
• Detail-oriented and analytic with the ability to handle stress and prioritize work