Manager, Interior Design

Shangri-La Group

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, the Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties, wellness and lifestyle facilities. Today, the Group owns, operates and manages 100+ hotels under our family of four brands: Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders.

We are part of the Kuok Group, one of Asia's most dynamic multinational conglomerates and a leader in properties, logistics, agribusiness, maritime and hospitality.

From our strong base in Asia, we have expanded into key gateway cities and markets around the world. Our properties sit on some of the world’s most prestigious addresses and exotic destinations. Through the environments we have created, we enable people to come together to live, work, play, eat, and rest well.

We are now looking for a Manager, Interior Design to plan, coordinate and facilitate the overall design works of new hotels and/or asset enhancement projects to ensure the design outcome effectively addresses the owner’s brief.

As a Manager, Interior Design, we will rely on you to:

• Lead and facilitate communication between relevant parties involved in the design process
• Work interactively with project teams to ensure all designs meet Company Design Standards and expectations of guest comfort, safety and service in all guest contact areas are archived throughout the conceptual design to schematic design and detail design stage
• Enhance the design quality of all projects through design auditing, innovation and quality assurance system to reinforce the design integrity of our hotels and ensure the product is the most efficient and best functional for operation use and keep as a long-term asset
• Liaise with the appointed consultants and hotel operator during all stages of projects to ensure practical, effective and durable designs at indicated budgets
• Monitor the established design schedule, performance of work of consultants, delivery from local and international suppliers, and the processes of other relevant parties
• Ensure all design-related matters are executed on time, progress and comments for rectifications and improvements are documented
• Assist in preparing the interior design brief and mood book and update the interior design status of the project report regularly
• Conduct site visits to ensure that approved designs, standards, and quality are met and document any deviations

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architectural Studies, Design Management or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in handling luxury hotel projects, boutique F&Bs, or large-scale mixed-use developments at major consultancy firms or developers
• Sound knowledge of design trends, industry suppliers and innovative design materials
• Solid experience in handling luxury projects in China or other countries and multi-disciplinary skills in graphics, product design and understanding of basic Marketing Strategy are advantages
• Proficiency in industrial-related software is a must, such as Excel, Keynote, AutoCAD, Sketchup, InDesign, Acrobat and Photoshop
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Cantonese, also fluency in Mandarin
• Great presentation skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player who is detail-oriented, motivated, and persistent to success with good business incumbent
• Creative and innovative in thinking with good design problem solving, time management and coordination skills