Director, Design & Architecture

Director, Design & Architecture (21613)

At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to Blow Away our Guest and Colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Our Colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 Colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to provide our Colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning.

We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimising our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree-planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.

The Director of Design & Architecture, must be a highly motivated, qualified professional, who is either an Interior Designer or an Architect. Experience in the hospitality industry is essential. Other essential attributes include self-motivation, strong teamwork, passion for understanding the core business and values, and confidence in presenting innovative solutions and ideas.

The primary responsibility of the position holder is to ensure all aspects of the project planning and design is delivered in accordance with the Operator’s Design & Brand Standards, always taking cognizance of the Contract agreement between Kerzner and the Client across all properties proposed and existing.

To act as the focal point for both Kerzner departments and Owners/Developers during the design stages of the development to ensure operational requirements are met and incorporated into the scheme and to liaise with all applicable Kerzner departments (Brand, Operations, IT, F&B, and the like) to obtain operational guidelines for the Design Team.

• Align management style, working practices and conduct with Kerzner’s vision, corporate values, operating standards and policies. To comply with Kerzner International’s code of conduct at all time.
• Serve as the central point of contact for both Kerzner departments and Owners/Developers during all design stages, ensuring operational requirements are addressed and integrated into the final design.
• Ensure all aspects of project planning and design are delivered in strict alignment with the Operator’s Design & Brand Standards, while fully considering the contractual agreements between Kerzner and the Client across all proposed and existing properties
• Ensure that Policies and Procedures are in place and operating report known deviations to the EVP, Design and take action to address them
• Assist in the preparation of scope of works for all consultants and ensure the scope of services covers all aspects of design and construction
• Liaise with relevant Kerzner departments (Brand, Operations, IT, F&B, and others) to secure operational input and incorporate it into design deliverables.
• Obtain Operations briefs, review and communicate all actions required from consultant’s teams
• Liaise with Consultant’s teams to ensure project requirements are included in deliverables Review Design Deliverables and make necessary comments;
  Oversee and manage the full design process from concept through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Review and approve design submissions, drawings, and specifications from consultants to ensure compliance with brand, operational, and functional…