**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25062493 **Job Category** Global Design **Location** Spain Area Office, Carrer de la Marina 19-21, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, 08005VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Spain%20Area%20Office%2C%20Carrer%20de%20la%20Marina%2019-21%2C%20Barcelona%2C%20Barcelona%2C%20Spain%2C%2008005) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **POSITION SUMMARY** The Manager, Design Management provides design support on projects, including managed, franchised, and company-owned hotels, ensuring quality control, brand compliance, and operational acceptability. **SCOPE** The Manager, Design Management supports multiple projects of varying scope and complexity. + **Location Requirements:** Spain, Italy, or London. + **Language Requirements:** High proficiency in English and Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Greek (speaking, reading and writing). Other European languages are a plus. + **Travel Requirements:** Up to 50% business travel. **EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS** **Pre-signing Project Support** + Assist in coordinating Criteria/Facilities programs for assigned projects. + Contribute to pre-signing project pipeline tracking and reporting. + Support the promotion of Global Design Europe and Marriott brands to Owners and Franchisees. + Participate in site visits/market surveys. + Assist in providing design reviews and solutions for pre-signed projects. **Knowledge Management** + Maintain working knowledge of brand design, standards and evolving design direction. **Design and Project Management** + Manage assigned project deliverables. + Assist in managing design consultants and their proposals. + Provide project design quality assurance support, including plan review and construction observation. + Address and resolve design-related business requests. + Assist in developing conceptual design studies and sketch plans. + Support the selection of building products relevant to brand specifications. + Provide information and guidance on brand standards to owners/franchisees and internal staff. + Manage project communication with owners, franchisees, and internal stakeholders. + Present interior design schemes for approval. + Report project status to line manager. + Assist in negotiating and implementing design changes. + Responsible for own work and contributing to team results. **Financial and Accounting Support** + Assist in managing projects within approved budgets. + Contribute to fee and expense estimates for Work Orders, DRA/TSA’s **Owner Relations** + Develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial, trust-based business relationships with owners and franchisees to assure customer satisfaction and promote repeat business. + Represent the department both externally and internally. **Others** + Perform other related tasks as assigned by management. + Comply with Marriott Hotel Holding GmbH and Marriott International Hotels Limited Regional Office policies and procedures. **CANDIDATE PROFILE** Required: + Minimum 7 years progressive experience in architecture or interior design at a design firm or related field for large commercial or hospitality projects + Project management experience. Preferred Skills & Knowledge: + Knowledgeable about innovation & trends both in & outside of the industry + Problem solving & creative solution skills + Ability to build strong working relationships + Customer service skills + Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate + Experience with working in diverse teams + Strong organizational skills + Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering and mechanical drawings + Proficient in using Microsoft Office, AutoCad, Bluebeam, Adobe, Database applications Education and Professional Certifications + Undergraduate degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related design discipline. _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.