Manager, Design, Japan & Micronesia

Purpose of the role:

The main responsibility of Design Executive, Japan & Micronesia is to manage and improve the workflow of interior design review for opening new IHG’s Company Managed Hotels (CMH), Franchised Hotels and potential pre-pipeline hotels in Japan & Micronesia.  

The major day-to-day responsibility of this role will be mainly involved in desktop design review; developing the prototype design package of main-stream and premium brands; and manage the design and engineering library. 

He/ She will work closely with Senior Manager and/ or Director to manage the standardized workflow and library to enhance the growth function of Hotel Opening.

This role will be focus on Essential and Premium Brands in Japan market.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Design review

Work closely with Project Lead to provide desktop based technical review on interior design for potential new build and re-branding hotel projects.

• Prototype Design package

Work closely with Design & Engineering team, and relevant hotel function team, to develop and optimize the prototype design package for Main-stream and Premium Brands, including interior material, design spec, FFE and Art, OSE etc.

Review the design proposal by third-party consultant, and structuralize the outcome. Enhance the quality control of hotel product development and implementation.

• Manage and update library of Design Hub

Structuralize the design reference documents and library of Design Hub, and update the relevant contents to maintain the library of Design Hub, to support the standardized workflow of Design and Engineering. 

• AL Solution on cost model research and optimize

Research and optimize the cost model of hotel investing, collecting investment data and researching on AI solution to build the cost reference model. 

• Hotel product R&D and innovation

Researching on the recent trend and innovation on hotel technical design and implement reflect the valuable items on library and prototype.

Education: 

• Must have Bachelor or Master degree of Architectural or interior design.

Experience:  

• More than 5 years of on-hands interior design or design management experience, Hotel project experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the business environments of JAPAC environment and countries of operation.
• Preferably work experience in well-known design firm or the hospitality sector.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Project management in experience Design & Build section is preferred.
• Local hotel R&D experience is preferred.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of the hotel design industry, with personal ideas and insights into new and trendy design.
• Good communication skills and logical reasoning ability.
• Independent self-starter and Strong Team Player.
• Possess the ability to collaborate with multiple department teams and various stake holders in hotel business section.
• Proficient in relevant office software. 
• Fluent in Japanese and English, both oral and writing.