What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Interior Designer position at XSS Hotels?
Company Description
XSS Hotels is the largest and fastest growing hotel developer in the Northeast. Colwen Design & Purchasing creates custom interior design and purchases all FF&E exclusively for XSS Hotels. Colwen Design & Purchansing & XSS Hotels concentrate on developing dynamic, high quality projects with strong brand recognition and are presently developing projects in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Florida, with over 20 additional projects in the pipeline. Their extensive portfolio of extended stay, limited service, and full-service hotels includes Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and independent hotels.
The principals of XSS who were awarded 2016 “Development Partners of the Year” at Marriott’s MINA conference are also the principals of Colwen Design & Purchasing & Colwen Hotel Management Inc, an award-winning, nationally-recognized hospitality management firm based in Portsmouth, NH. The quality of the hotel development strategy and management expertise is reflected in Colwen Hotel Management receiving Marriott’s most prestigious franchise award in 2006 and the “Hotel Development Deal of the Year Award” from Hilton in 2004. In 2009, Marriott again honored the company with “Opening of the Year” award for the Renaissance Hotel & Spa at Patriot Place in Foxborough, MA.
Job Description
Looking for a new exciting career opportunity? Design your career with Colwen Design & Purchasing!
Become part of our full service design-build, own & manage hospitality development team with a portfolio of 20 Hotels, 4 Conference centers & 2 Restaurants. At Colwen Design & Purchasing, we strive for sophisticated custom interior designs that will hold up to the test of time.
We are looking for a Junior Interior Designer with the experience necessary to assist in taking hotel projects from concept to completion.
This means you will be building models in Revit, creating millwork drawings in Revit, participating in space planning, working on architectural detailing and FF&E selections.
• Work with senior design staff on new construction and renovated interiors of select/limited service hospitality projects as well as some full service hospitality projects throughout the Northeast.
• You will work with a vertically integrated team of developers, architects, interior designers, contractors, purchasers and hotel managers.
• Help to explore various interior styles to match property location and brand requirements and be free to push the design envelope.
• Our fully integrated development approach requires candidates to be flexible for and understanding of the needs of owners, hotel managers and contractors to deliver high quality, functional hospitality facilities within budget.
• Implement ID drawings, manage finish indexes and review specifications- Help senior designers with furniture, COM, lighting, finishes and artwork selections
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to gain broad knowledge of the newest products, trends and costs.
This is a full-time position available in our Hooksett, NH office and reports directly to the Design Manager
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Qualifications
1-3 years of experience designing for hotels in the United States is required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in interior design is highly desired
• Proficiency in Revit is highly desired
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and excited about growth opportunity
• Ability to work out of our Hooksett, NH interior design library full-time
Ability to take constructive criticism & direction well
Additional Information
Colwen Design & Purchasing headquarters in Hooksett, NH is conveniently located off Rt. 93
Occasional travel to our Chelsea, MA office and job sites is required.
Our Chelsea, MA office is conveniently located with harbor views.
Our expanding portfolio and supportive work environment provide un-matched opportunities for growth and development.
We offer Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, 401(k), and a comprehensive benefit package. Salary is commensurate with experience.
This position is not open to agencies.