FLEX Design Manager

Job Number 24134373
Job Category Administrative
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

Marriott’s Global Design Strategies team is looking for someone who blends great design style with strategic thinking and is excited about joining a team that thrives when/where design and travel converge. This person is creative yet agile enough to intertwine consumer insights and brand positioning with design direction, creating integrated, meaningful experiences for our guests. As someone who helps develop design strategies and concepts that translate brand vision into product strategy, this experience designer is a creative thinker, quick problem solver and a great communicator who is driven to succeed.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

Education and Experience Required

·      4-year degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Interior Design, or related discipline

·      Three or more years professional experience in architecture or design, including at least 2 years in hospitality or a related field, such as retail or F&B.

·      Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions

·      Demonstrated ability to perform research and synthesize a wide range of insights, objectives, and requirements to inform concept ideation through generation of original content.

·      Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and resources.

·      Demonstrated ability to balance creative and technical thinking in both the architecture and interior design discipline.

·      Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of integrity and accountability.

·      Strong understanding of design documentation for prototyping, such as construction documents and shop drawings.

·      Strong understanding of design specifications for hospitality, such as codes, durability and operational requirements.

·      Mastery of all things digital like Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and collaboration tools such as Miro.

 

Education and Experience Preferred

·      Experience with 3D visualization programs, such as SketchUP, AutoCAD, and REVIT

·      Strong graphic skills, including hand drawn and/or digital illustration

·      Experience with 3D visualization programs, such as SketchUP, AutoCAD, and REVIT

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Creating High-Quality Design

·      Collaborate on fresh ideas and forward-looking concepts that creatively drive Marriott’s brands forward through both global and market-specific design strategies.

·      Contribute to and help manage the development of design frameworks that include, but are not limited to: foundational narratives, aesthetic and spatial intention, guest journey and experience drivers, etc.

·      Prototype at different fidelities to demonstrate ideas and get necessary feedback, including conceptual design studies, sketches, and built models.

·      Develop a strong point of view on graphic design, content strategy and storytelling to create design guidelines and foundational material that resonate.

 

Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration

·      Work side-by-side with innovative designers to create and bring to life guest-centric environments, knowing how to listen for valuable insights and when to share new ideas.

·      Cultivate an interest and ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines outside of Global Design on initiatives and innovative opportunities for cross-pollination.

·      Identify, share and interpret pertinent information on initiatives with team.

 

Production Excellence

·      Understand the vision and be able to research, explore and iterate, but keep an eye on the ball to get things done.

·      Shift gears from one project to another, working simultaneously at both a macro and micro level while guiding others and pitching in where needed.

·      Make decisions creatively and collaboratively in the face of tight project deadlines and strict project budgets.

·      Contribute to all phases of the design process, from concept to final deliverables. They can be strategic or technical in nature. 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.