Design Manager – Hospitality

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager to join our team! In this role you will act as the key liaison between the client, design consultants, contractors, and internal teams, driving the successful delivery of world-class hospitality projects.

Position overview:

The Design Manager – Hospitality will lead the design process for luxury hospitality projects, ensuring the highest standards of architectural and interior design excellence. The role requires a dynamic professional with extensive experience in managing luxury hospitality developments and a strong background working with international companies and PMC environments. This individual will oversee the entire design lifecycle, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring that all aspects of the project meet the client’s vision and luxury standards.

• Lead the architectural and interior design process for luxury hospitality projects, ensuring that all design elements align with the client’s vision, luxury standards, and operational requirements.

• Develop innovative design concepts that reflect global luxury trends, guest experience enhancements, and brand-specific aesthetics.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to design teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes and consistency across all design elements.

• Collaborate with international consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure that all design aspects (architecture, interiors, MEP, and landscaping) are harmoniously integrated into the project.

• Act as the key point of contact between the client, design teams, and PMC project management, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives.

• Lead design coordination meetings to resolve technical and design challenges, ensuring that project goals are met without compromising luxury standards.

• Manage the selection and specification of high-end materials, finishes, furnishings, and bespoke design elements to create iconic, luxurious spaces that exceed guest expectations.

• Ensure that all design elements are aligned with operational requirements for luxury hospitality, including functionality, comfort, and efficiency, while maintaining superior aesthetics.

• Oversee the development of detailed design documentation and construction drawings, ensuring precision and attention to detail in line with the high standards of luxury hospitality.

• Implement rigorous quality control processes, ensuring that all design work complies with international luxury standards and client-specific brand requirements.

• Regularly review design deliverables, providing feedback and ensuring that all project milestones are met on time and within budget.

• Ensure that all design elements comply with local and international building codes, sustainability requirements, and PMC quality protocols.

• Serve as the primary liaison with the client, ensuring that their vision for the project is fully understood and realized through design solutions.

• Prepare and present design proposals, concepts, and updates to the client, incorporating their feedback while maintaining the integrity of the luxury design vision.

• Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction with the final design.

• Work closely with the PMC project management team to ensure that design solutions align with project budgets and timelines without compromising on luxury standards.

• Review cost estimates for design elements, ensuring that material selections and construction details are financially viable while meeting the luxury…