Manager Design, Design & Technical Services, South Asia

Do you want to be our sophisticated Finance professional: do numbers and attention to detail excite you? Are you able to support and develop a team of passionate hoteliers? Then why not come and join us at the Radisson Hotel Group to Make Every Moment Matter! where our guests can relax and enjoy their stay!

As Manager Design, South Asia, you will join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service where we believe that anything is possible, whilst having fun in all that we do!

Interested then why not say Yes I Can! as we are looking for passionate people just like you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to completion across hotel, resort, and mixed-use hospitality projects.

• Ensure all design outputs align with the hospitality brand’s standards, aesthetic, and guest experience objectives.

• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, architects, interior designers, and project managers to deliver on-brand, on-budget, and on-time.

• Manage multiple design projects in various stages of development, providing quality control and ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Lead and contribute to design reviews, providing critical feedback on architectural, interior, and landscape design proposals.

• Assess architectural and engineering plans for feasibility, constructability, and compliance with local regulations.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, sustainable practices, and innovations in hospitality design and integrate them where appropriate.

• Coordinating with all the external consultants and in-house project teams. Value engineering the design, details, materials etc to support the budgets without compromising the intent.

• Mockups, Fit test for potential lands for the BD team, Cost estimation & PIP generation, Green building certification and Brand application.

• Managing the design and execution of the various resort and hotel transformation, acquisition, renovation, project improvement, and lease properties. Coordinating with consultants and vendors. Budgeting, BOQ and cost estimate development.

• Architect with a proven track record of spearheading high-profile F&B, Hospitality, residential and Office projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results within budget and timeline constraints.

• Manage projects at sites, demonstrating expertise in site analysis, feasibility studies, and competitor research to inform design decisions.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Google Sketchup, leveraging technical skills to create detailed and visually appealing designs.

• Experienced in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the execution of prestigious office fit-out projects, ensuring alignment with client vision and adherence to building codes.

• Possesses strong understanding of design principles, space utilization, and high-end client specifications, consistently delivering high-quality designs that meet and exceed expectations.

• Effective communicator and collaborator, adept at working with contractors, engineers, and clients to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver exceptional results in demanding environments.

• Adept at navigating strict building codes and zoning regulations, ensuring compliance while maintaining design integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture;

• 8+ years of professional experience, with a strong focus on hospitality design (hotels, resorts, or mixed-use developments).

• Experience working within or for a hospitality brand or hotel operator is highly preferred.

• Strong design sensibility with the ability to critically evaluate and direct both architecture and interiors.

• Familiarity with international building codes, hospitality standards, and ADA/Universal Design principles.

• Proficiency in design and project management tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, MS Project, etc.).

• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.