Associate Director - Interior Architecture

Job Purpose

As Associate Director – Interior Architecture Projects, you'll assist in managing our design and construction process on behalf of the Interior Architecture team and related world-class consultants.  You’ll liaise with the Head Office (Interiors and Architecture team), Construction site team, and global vendors and consultants on a regular basis. The successful candidate for this position will be passionate about and highly involved in the finer details of the projects, especially in terms of site-based project management and design implementation. They will be a technical expert in their discipline, and have managed major projects to include, but not limited to hospitality, residential, retail, dining, entertainment and/or airports.   

Job Responsibilities

• Have sufficient design or hotel project management experience to take on a range of projects in a lead role under the guidance of the Director 

• Act as the primary interior design interface between site/construction team, Interior Architecture team, ID consultants and Operators.   

• As the design and documentation phases have been completed, manage multiple hotel construction projects at one time to ensure the designs are properly processed and implemented. 

• Achieve creative, effective and cost-efficient design solutions throughout the design process that align with RSG's corporate pillars. 

Job Responsibilities

• Build & maintain working relationships, both internal and external.  

• Oversee all contractor submittals including shop drawings, finish sample reviews, furniture prototypes and mock-up exercises.  Ensure clear communication with RSG Design Project Leads and Design Consultants to confirm design intent where necessary. 

• Manage V/E exercises with Design teams and Operator to ensure all substitutions are accepted. 

• Problem solving and troubleshooting site issues as they arise.  NOTE:  You will be fully supported by our Design Teams during this process. 

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain tight construction schedules all through the submittals and prototype process 

• Lead or attend project meetings and presentations with construction and design team 

• Liaise with and assist in managing Hotel Operator’s Technical Design Team. Understand of general aspects of hospitality design and operations  

• Mentor junior team members, train and empower local talents 

Job Stakeholders - Internal

Architecture, Engineering, TPMO and Operations 

Job Stakeholders - External

Design consultants, Contractors and Hotel Operators

Job Requirements - Qualification & Experience

• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design  

• Minimum 18 years of progressive interior design or project management experience required 

• Minimum 5 years of experience on luxury hospitality projects preferred 

Job Requirements - Skills

The successful candidate will be located at RSG site.

Job Context