Design Manager - Bunkhouse Hotels

Description : Summary :

A Design Manager is responsible for assisting the Head of Design in maintaining design intent at all existing Bunkhouse properties, the planning and execution of Capital Expenditure projects and purchases at properties, overseeing FF&E at new properties post hotel design / opening. In addition to assisting the Head of Design with various tasks, the Design Manager is also responsible for keeping the design department organized, managing vendors, purchasing, and ordering & returning samples.

The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, the ability to resolve conflict and a thorough understanding of Bunkhouse policies. Furthermore, a Design Manager has the responsibility of developing and maintaining the hotel’s culture, values and reputation in the public eye, and with all staff, guests, vendors and partners.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

MS, BFA or BS in interior design or architecture with excellent design skills preferred, but not required

Two (2) years related experience in hospitality design industry or architecture / interior design

Must have direct experience in managing multiple projects, clients, and / or complex consultant relationships

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff

Ability to create documents in Excel and Word

Ability to understand other computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Design, Mac programs, InDesign, Autocad, Sketch Up, BIM, and BlueBeam)

Ability to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Rendering skills for interior elevations, plans, finishes and furniture

Bunkhouse is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Responsibilities :

Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos, and verbal instruction

Establish and maintain liaison as required with all properties, committees, and employees

Review and assess vendor proposals

Direct the activities of on-site and off-site consultants

Assist in preparing preliminary construction and FF&E estimates, bid requests, de-scope, and proposals for small projects at properties

Support the Head of Design and Director of Design in daily tasks

Coordinate small projects for Bunkhouse properties

Maintain materials library & resource catalogs

Maintain project binders and folders

Assist Head of Design in project meeting schedules, agendas & minutes

Assist Head of Design in project travel schedules & arrangements

Assist Head of Design with expense reports

Responsible for design boards and image research

Responsible for placing supply and sample orders

Responsible for presentations

Organize the Bunkhouse digital photo library and maintaining presentation archives

Responsible for product and materials sourcing

Purchase FF&E and OS&E

Act as a liaison between vendors, properties, and Design Director

Maintain project budgets & invoices

Ensure open lines of communication with staff, all departments and upper management at all times via email, logbooks, meetings, etc., to ensure all needs of the company are met

Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation and to exceed customer expectations, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position. This person may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed. Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision.

Working Conditions / Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The person in this position may have to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on a daily basis; anything over fifty (50) pounds is considered a minimum two (2) person lift
• The person having this position may have to sit for one (1) hour, stand and / or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for eight (8) hours per day

Primary Location : US-TX-Austin

Organization : Bunkhouse Corporate Office

Pay Basis : Yearly

Job Level : Full-time

Job : Architecture / Design / Technical Services

Req ID : AUS008968

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.