**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25115060 **Job Category** Global Design **Location** Brazil Office, Alameda Santos 2233 piso E1, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 01419-002VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Brazil%20Office%2C%20Alameda%20Santos%202233%20piso%20E1%2C%20Sao%20Paulo%2C%20Sao%20Paulo%2C%20Brazil%2C%2001419-002) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **POSITION SUMMARY** Provides design quality assurance and management services on new build, conversion and Renovation projects-- including managed, franchised, and company-owned hotels, to ensure brand compliance and operational acceptability. **EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS** + Represents department to both external and internal clients and builds positive and mutually beneficial relationships. + Provides technical reviews of drawings and other submittals for franchised or managed projects to ensure conformance with brand design standards and established criteria. + Applies design talent to problem solving design exercises to achieve cost efficient results that align with the brand standards and the brand strategy. + Communicates and coordinates with internal disciplines to ensure the integration of relevant input in project reviews. + Provide design expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture, and adjacencies, and installation on a project or program level. + Coordinates review/approval (with participation from appropriate disciplines) of variances from brand standards requested by owners due to specific project circumstances. + Provides information, interpretation, and guidance to outside owners and their consultants, as well as internal design and construction staff, for adapting design direction and brand standards to specific projects. + Supervises, directs, motivates, and trains assigned staff and outside consultants as necessary. + Tracks and maintains project data and milestones utilizing a database tools. Assists in the maintenance and development of brand prototype documentation. + Maintains clear communication with all department management levels and advises/consults on sensitive owner or project issues. + Potential Travel: South and Central America – 70% travel is anticipated for this position + Manages time allocation on projects in accordance with specific project budgets, deadlines, and/or direction established by Senior Management. + Make decisions on a project basis. + Manage project communication to owners, franchisees, internal project stakeholders and disciplines. + Participate in site visit/market survey to develop better understanding of site/market demands. + Understand and communicate business drivers and transaction details. + Lead internal teams to complete work. + Develop relationships with and provide constant and consistent communications to ownership, regional teams and properties. + Communicate project-related issues and resolutions. + Share best practices and lessons learned to promote continuous product and process improvement. **CANDIDATE PROFILE** **Key Skills/Requirements:** + Excellent oral and written communication skills / excellent interpersonal skills. + Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships. Customer service skills. + Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment as a member of a collaborative team + Knowledgeable about innovation and design trends within hospitality and other related design fields. + Good business judgment and creative problem-solving attributes. + Computer skills: electronic mark-up software, word processing, spreadsheet, database, CAD. + Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate. + Strong organizational skills. + Ability to read and interpret architectural, Interior Design, engineering, and mechanical drawings. + Proficient on English and Portuguese languages. **Education/Experience:** + 4-year degree from an accredited Architecture/interior design program. + An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. + Minimum 6 years’ experience in the disciplines of architecture, interior design, product specification, procurement and construction management, preferably in the hospitality design industry. _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.