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Job Description:

Are you passionate about creating world-class luxury hospitality experiences? Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented Design Manager to join our team! In this role, you will act as the key liaison between clients, design consultants, contractors, and internal teams, driving the successful delivery of iconic luxury hospitality projects.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Design Leadership & Strategy

Lead the architectural and interior design process for luxury hospitality projects, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision, luxury standards, and operational requirements.

Develop innovative design concepts that reflect global luxury trends, enhance guest experiences, and align with brand-specific aesthetics.

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

2. Project Coordination & Collaboration

Collaborate with international consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of architecture, interiors, MEP, and landscaping.

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 while maintaining luxury standards.

3. Luxury Design Execution

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

Ensure all design elements align with operational requirements for luxury hospitality, balancing functionality, comfort, and superior aesthetics.

Oversee the development of detailed design documentation and construction drawings, ensuring precision and attention to detail.

4. Quality Control & Standards

Implement rigorous quality control processes to ensure compliance with international luxury standards and client-specific brand requirements.

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

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

5. Client Relationship Management

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

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

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

6. Budget & Schedule Management

Collaborate with the PMC project management team to ensure design solutions align with project budgets and timelines without compromising luxury standards.

Review cost estimates for design elements, ensuring material selections and construction details are financially viable.

7. Sustainability & Innovation

Integrate sustainable design practices and technologies into the project, enhancing environmental performance and guest experience without sacrificing luxury.

Stay updated on global hospitality design trends, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions to maintain a competitive edge in the luxury market.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.

Minimum 15 years of experience in architectural and interior design management, with a strong focus on luxury hospitality projects.

Extensive experience working with international companies and managing global projects, particularly in the luxury sector.

Proven experience in a PMC environment, with a deep understanding of PMC processes and client-focused project delivery.

Expertise in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp) and proficiency in 3D visualization tools.

Strong understanding of luxury hospitality design standards, including high-end materials, custom finishes, and bespoke furnishings.

Knowledge of international building codes, sustainability practices, and hospitality operations.

Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and drive high-performance teams.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate design concepts to clients and stakeholders.

A keen eye for detail and an innate understanding of luxury aesthetics and client expectations.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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