Lead Interior Design Manager

Lead - Design Management (Interior)

Responsibilities

Design Planning & Governance 

• Review interior design plans for all hotel assets in alignment with brand guidelines and guest experience objectives. 

• Review and validate interior design concepts, layouts, drawings, and material specifications. 

• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks across interior design projects. 

Stakeholder & Brand Alignment 

• Collaborate with hotel operators & project teams to ensure interior design meets brand identity, service philosophy, and operational requirements. 

• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of interior plans into architectural and structural designs. 

Commercial & Technical Analysis 

• Contribute to due diligence on potential hotel assets or land bank projects from an interior design feasibility standpoint. 

• Conduct analysis, peer benchmarking, and design-related competitive studies. 

• Support in financial modeling with design cost inputs, value engineering opportunities, and ROI driven design decisions. 

Documentation & Reporting 

• Prepare design governance reports, progress trackers, and approval notes for the CEO Office. 

• Maintain a repository of brand standards, design benchmarks, and best practices for hospitality interiors.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

Essential Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline. 

Desirable/Preferable Preferred: Certification in hospitality design or luxury interiors. Experience in working on hotel projects Advantage: Exposure to project management tools or real estate development frameworks.  

Work Experience (Cumulative) 

Total Years (Band) 7- 12 Years Years (Relevant) At least 5 years in Hospitality Industry Types of Organization Real Estate (Hospitality segment) / Hotel Brands/Hotel owning companies.