Design Director

Key ResponsibilitiesWorks with internal and external stakeholders to manage Accor Luxury & Lifestyle hotel portfolio, standards and consultants.Regularly reviews design documentation across all disciplines with the support of Engineering, IT, F&B, Operations, Commercial, and Development functions to ensure high quality, safe designs with standards consistent with brand strategy, operational requirement, and market expectationsPrepare / approve Property Improvement Plans (PIP) to include on-site evaluations and execution of PIP plans. Support Development team in conducting predevelopment tasks, including but not limited to drawing reviews, providing facility programs, preliminary cost estimates and developing pitch decks.Technical support on ESG initiatives.Communications with Global Brand Design team to ensure design is aligned with Global Brand strategy and initiatives.Required QualificationStrong Leadership, effective communication, and management skills; strong influencing and negotiation skills; Experience in a multi-national environmentMinimum bachelor’s degree in architecture and/or Project ManagementMinimum 10 years or more experience in design, construction, management of hospitality projects, ideally with an international hotel management groupStrong knowledge of hotel design and construction principles and understanding of applicable local codes.Fluent in both spoken and written English and Chinese.Key DeliverablesBrand validation during predevelopment phase.Creating design briefs aligned with all key stakeholders.Kick Off meetings with Owner, Consultants, Construction teams.Review and approval of Design documentation from predevelopment stage to project completion.Monthly Project Reports including schedule monitoring, construction status and risks Hotel opening sign-off.