Manager-Interior Design

Job Number: 26097630 | Location: 7750 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Schedule: Full Time | Position Type: Management | Expiration Date: 08/17/2026

About the Role

The Interior Design Manager leads the interior design strategy and execution of multiple Marriott Select Brands new build / conversion projects across managed and franchised hotel projects, ensuring alignment with brand vision, operational requirements, and business objectives. Acts as a design authority, guiding concept development, evaluating design solutions, and influencing key design decisions with ownership groups and their representation. Oversees external consultants to deliver high-quality, innovative, and compliant design outcomes within established budgets and schedules. Serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by interpreting and adapting brand standards to diverse project conditions while maintaining brand integrity. Drives project governance, including consultant management, contract oversight, and post-approval change management, and ensures accurate project tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of franchised or managed new construction, conversion, and the interior design process for adherence to brand standards.
• Provides information, interpretation, and guidance to outside owner’s design and construction teams for adapting brand standards to specific projects.
• Provides design studies, sketch plans, creative talent, and imagination to projects as required.
• Supports internal stakeholders, owners, architects, and other consultants to maintain quality, budget, and schedule.
• Delivers presentations to stakeholders across all organizational levels, including senior executives and ownership groups, to secure alignment and approval for proposed recommendations.
• Manages all projects through Oasis platform, providing timely and accurate updates to support business needs.
• Guides and supports the work of project team while maintaining liaison with all appropriate divisions, departments, and owners.
• Assists in the selection and management of interior design consultants; coordinates and implements work and projects as assigned.
• Develops and articulates conceptual design ideas, effectively presenting and selling plans to senior executives and property owners.
• Facilitates effective communication by managing inquiries, directing design-related questions, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Delivers precise, timely, and visually compelling reports and presentations that support design decisions and project milestones.
• Embraces a mindset of continuous learning and improvement, seeking and adopting new processes, technology, and solutions for highest impact.
• Recommends design changes to address customer satisfaction data, operational concerns, brand initiatives, and development strategies.
• Develops Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) in partnership with internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity of scope, cost alignment, and brand intent.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience at a design firm for large commercial or hospitality projects. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, scheduling, project & database management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe).
• Travel: 30%

Qualifications

• Preferred 4-year undergraduate degree in interior design or related discipline.
• NCIDQ Certificate.

Pay

$96,000–$129,000 annually | Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits

• 401(k) plan and stock purchase plan.
• Discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.
• Full-time positions also offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account.
  • Life insurance, disability insurance, and accident insurance.
  • Adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.
• Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked, and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

Schedule

Full Time | Hybrid work environment for candidates within commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; remote positions considered for candidates outside commuting distance.