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The Senior Manager, Interior Design, Luxury MEA is responsible for managing and delivering interior design services across new build, renovation, and conversion projects for Marriott International’s Luxury Brands throughout the Middle East and Africa region. Reporting within the Luxury Design team, this role provides strategic design leadership, ensures brand compliance, and supports the successful execution of projects from concept through completion. Working closely with owners, developers, consultants, hotel teams, and internal stakeholders, the Senior Manager serves as a key design representative for Marriott’s Luxury portfolio, safeguarding design excellence, operational functionality, and brand integrity across a diverse range of projects.
Job Responsibility
Manage and deliver interior design services across new build, renovation, and conversion projects for Marriott International’s Luxury Brands throughout the Middle East and Africa region
Provide strategic design leadership
Ensure brand compliance
Manage the complete design process and documentation package for interior design of a hotel project
Review and comment on interior design drawings and specifications
Provide overall direction to professional design teams
Assist operating hotels with preparing renovation plans
Assess existing properties for potential conversion to Marriott brands
Solicit proposals, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance
Review and approve mock-up rooms
Perform final implementation review
Manage project budget, schedule, and personnel requirements
Represent the division in interior design issues
Mentor design team members
Manage professional fee and expense budgets
Liaise with designers, owners, franchisees, and hotels on renovation projects
Conduct and lead onsite reviews, surveys and meetings
Comply with Marriott International Hotels Limited Regional Office policies and procedures
Requirements
Minimum 10 years´ experience in the design field in total, preferably in the hospitality design industry
Experience with new builds, conversions, and renovation projects
Strong background in FF&E selection and specification
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited Interior Design program preferred - equivalent industry experience will be considered
Professional accreditation and/or association membership preferred
High proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English is required
Proficiency in Arabic is preferred
At the time of application, applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Arab Emirates
Nice to have
Proficiency in Arabic
Professional accreditation and/or association membership
What we offer
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