Design Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is a well-known chain of boutique hotel known for it's out-of-the-box  brand approach, design and customer experience. They are now rapidly expanding across Asia and are seeking a Design Manager to be onsite in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Job Responsibilities:
- Working closely with Design Directors to apply excellent designs to upcoming projects
- Assigning top design consultancies from local / overseas
- Research and gather information, images and application technologies relating to assigned projects
- Maintain and source design related items globally, including but not limited to fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, etc.
- Effectively execute the design life cycle of large-scale hospitality projects
- Liaise with internal departments and external parties, including architects, consultants, digital vendors, contractors, suppliers from local and overseas
- Establish design schedule, budget and progress of work of consultants/contractors and other relevant parties
- Work closely with project managers, contractors and suppliers throughout all stages of projects to ensure effective and most ideal outcome within budgets
- Enhancing the design quality of projects through close monitoring and auditing
- Always keeping updated on the latest trends in the industry

Requirements

- University Degree in Architecture, interior Design, Industrial Design or related qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience working within the interior design / architecture / hospitality industry
- Solid experience in high-end hospitality or luxury residential design is a must Track record of full cycle of hotel projects would be an advantage
- Excellent presentation skills using related software is a must
- Great problem solving, time management and coordination skills
- Computer literate with proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Indesign, Solidworks, and Photoshop
- Proficient in Revit/ BIM would be an advantage
- Innovative, diligent and willing to keep up with up-to-date technology and knowledge

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of Prime People Limited.

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