The Senior Design Manager will report to the Interior Design Director for Southern and Eastern Europe, leading the review and development of Interior Design and FF&E works for Development and CAPEX hotel projects across all brands in the region.

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What will I be doing? 

\n\nAssist the Director of Interior Design in enhancing design quality by aligning organizational goals with performance objectives and managing multiple projects across different regions and stakeholders.\nSupport the Director of Interior Design with all design responsibilities, including technical reviews to meet brand and technical standards, participating in value engineering, coordinating with Project Directors to adhere to schedules, and addressing design issues impacting renovation success.\nManage and lead design projects, oversee FF+E requirements, and ensure brand compliance through coordination with design and FF+E managers. Provide design leadership and elevate design quality across multiple brands through detailed direction and review of design packages.\nOn minor Capex and some owner-funded projects, offer FF+E suggestions, detailed design direction, and guidance on interior and architectural proposals at each design stage.\nUtilize extensive interior design experience and coordinate with design consultants on space planning, materials, and design. Leverage experience from major hotel projects to provide detailed guidance and review notes to interior design consultants.\n\n

 Planning Activities 

\n\nAssist the Director of Interior Design with project planning and area programming. Review each project's scope and PIP for completeness and clarity. Approve design direction, material specifications, and Hilton Standards.\nProvide feedback on sketch and CAD layouts to design consultants.\nOversee all interior design FF&E items, including design specifications, shop drawings, and mock-ups. Provide detailed feedback and design approvals at each stage.\nEnsure design and detailed design submittals, plans, and construction details meet technical standards. Propose design-led value engineering alternatives using previous interior design experience.\n\n

 Directing Activities 

\n\nCommunicate design and construction standards to assigned design firms and review Interior Design proposals for scope accuracy as directed by the Director of Interior Design.\nEnhance Hilton’s design platform in Europe through creative leadership, offering alternative design solutions and guiding designers using visual tools like mood images, CAD layouts, sketch plans, and reference imagery.\nProvide design support and encourage idea exchange between regions and brands through scheduled meetings and regular communication. Maintain contact with the project team and Hilton GDS/FF+E teams in Europe.\nAssess detailed interior design drawings, offering guidance to improve design quality. Develop new hotel designs that reflect Hilton’s desired atmosphere and quality, ensuring functionality, practicality, and compliance with Hilton standards in collaboration with the Director of Interior Design.\nCritique guest room layouts and FOH areas to meet operational needs and maximize commercial opportunities. Prepare sketch layouts with zoning/furniture configurations and mood or FF+E boards to assist consultants.\nLead on-site mock-up room design and FF+E reviews, providing detailed feedback on design and construction standards. Understand construction materials, design details, and architectural shop drawings.\nReview interior design presentations and FF+E/brand narrative presentations against brand guidance and Global Design Services initiatives, providing feedback based on hotel design experience.\nProvide detailed direction on design standard compliance and work flexibly with selected design consultants.\nOffer specific design alternatives and examples to design teams to aid development.\nComment on design schemes with visual references and detailed direction, potentially through bespoke design narrative documents.\n\n

Controlling Activities 

\n\nOversee each selected project from inception to completion. Review and approve all interior design documents, providing written feedback and recommendations. Conduct periodic site inspections during the design process and installation as needed or directed. Monitor the quality of design work and ensure adherence to the approved project scope, specifications, and Hilton Standards. Lead or attend project meetings as required by the Directors of Interior Design.\nExecute interior design projects that do not require an external design firm, including the selection of fabrics, wall coverings, and carpets, as advised by the Director of Interior Design. This may also involve interior design, architectural planning, and construction knowledge.\nPrepare written and visual design briefs for landmark hotels across all brands, detailing location, brand expectations, and visual references. This includes FOH layouts, images, mood boards, and understanding brand narratives.\nProvide written approval at each design stage in conjunction with the allocated Hilton project manager.\n\n

 Organising Activities

\n\nAssist with special requests for non-owned properties and maintain an FF&E Preamble to Hilton D&C Standards with design teams in Asia, the UK, and Europe. Review and develop the Hilton preferred designers list for specific locations, owners, and design areas.\nBuild relationships with external design consultants, owners, and relevant Hilton departments to advance the design platform across all Hilton brands.\nReview key elements of FF&E, control books, and design standards, providing detailed direction to design consultants and project teams.\nEnsure projects stay within budget.\nCreate professional presentations using InDesign, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.\nSubmit monthly summary reports to the Senior Director of Interior Design & Architecture.\n

What are we looking for? 

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Qualifications

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The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills: 

\n\nStrong commercial and hospitality interior design knowledge\nExperience with high-value construction and/or refurbishment projects\nOutstanding organizational skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects and design details\nExceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills\nCapability to earn respect and trust from owners, developers, architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, and Hilton departments, including Senior Executive, Development, Operations, Brand Management, Global Design, and Technical Services\nProject management experience\nAbility to develop project proposals\nExperience in reading and comprehending contracts and agreements\nExperience in developing and managing project budgets\nExcellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, AutoCAD, and other graphic software\n\n

 Required Qualifications

\n\n\nUniversity degree in Interior Design or related field, or significant experience in lieu of a degree\nStrong commercial and/or hospitality design experience; previous experience managing hospitality design projects and liaising with outside consultants\nGraduate degree in a related field is an advantage\nExperience in working at a major international hotel company or in a significant design or management role in an interior design firm or architectural practice focused on hotels and large mixed-use developments\nFluent in English and Greek\nWillingness to travel extensively within Europe and the wider EMEA region as necessary\n\n\n

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

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Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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