Senior Design Manager Arch/ID

Overview

Your Role

• Lead the architectural and interior design vision from concept through detailed design and construction stages.
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Drive innovation and creative excellence aligned with hospitality trends and guest experience expectations.
• Review and approve design deliverables, including concept presentations, drawings, specifications, and material selections.
• Manage external consultants, design firms, and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Develop and monitor design schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring efficient problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee value engineering while maintaining design integrity and brand standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (development, operations, marketing) and external consultants.
• Collaborate with brand operators (hotels, F&B, entertainment partners) to ensure compliance with brand guidelines.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Coordinate with authorities to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations in KSA.
• Ensure all designs meet local building codes, sustainability standards, and international best practices.
• Oversee BIM coordination and design integration across disciplines (architecture, interior design, MEP, landscape, etc.).
• Review shop drawings, mock-ups, and material samples.
• Support construction teams by providing technical guidance and resolving design-related issues.
• Establish and enforce design quality standards across all project phases.
• Ensure adherence to project brand identities, guest experience goals, and operational requirements.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure alignment with approved designs.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure quality and design consistency.

About You

• Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 20+ years of experience in architecture/interior design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale hospitality or leisure projects (hotels, resorts, entertainment venues).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality design execution.
• Strong design creativity and aesthetic sensibility.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of hospitality design standards and guest experience principles.
• Proficiency in design and documentation tools (AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Adobe Suite, etc.).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Experience working in KSA or GCC region.
• Familiarity with KSA regulatory frameworks and approval processes.
• Rewards & benefits
• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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