We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Design Manager to join our growing team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary professional to lead innovative design solutions across hospitality real estate projects whilst working in one of the region's most vibrant business hubs. As our Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving design excellence, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring project success from concept through delivery, with a focus on creating exceptional guest experiences and maximising asset value.
- Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial concept development to final delivery, ensuring hospitality-specific design standards are met
- Collaborate with project managers, clients, consultants, contractors, and hospitality operators to ensure design solutions meet project requirements, operational needs, and quality standards
- Oversee the development and implementation of design strategies that are buildable, compliant, innovative, cost-effective, and enhance the guest experience
- Manage external design consultants and coordinate design activities across various disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and hospitality-specific teams (F&B design, guest room layouts, public spaces)
- Conduct thorough design reviews and evaluations to ensure technical accuracy, operational efficiency, and adherence to hospitality industry standards and best practices
- Facilitate effective communication between technical, operational, maintenance, and strategic stakeholders, including hotel management and end-users, whilst presenting design reports and recommendations to senior management
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure timely and on-budget delivery
- Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, international hospitality standards, and client specifications whilst optimising revenue-generating spaces and utilising Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enhance design coordination
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design team members, fostering expertise in hospitality design principles