We are seeking a visionary Assistant/Associate Design Director to lead and inspire our hospitality design division. This role goes beyond project management – it requires shaping the creative vision, driving innovation across projects, and ensuring the delivery of internationally acclaimed hotel interiors.
Responsibilities
- Take direct responsibility for design development, concept creation, and execution strategies for large-scale luxury hotels and resorts.
- Act as both design leader and active contributor, producing high-quality design solutions while mentoring teams.
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, operators, consultants, and contractors, resolving complex design challenges efficiently.
- Oversee multiple projects, ensuring creativity, technical accuracy, and alignment with international brand standards.
- Provide detailed design reviews, hands-on problem-solving, and practical guidance to ensure flawless project delivery.
- Lead presentations, design workshops, and progress reporting with clarity and authority.
- Maintain a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence across the design team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design; international experience highly preferred.
- 12+ years in luxury hospitality design, including 5+ years leading design teams while actively contributing to design execution .
- Proven track record delivering high-profile hotel projects, with strong creative vision and technical expertise.
- Deep understanding of international hotel brand standards and the ability to adapt them creatively to each project. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to guiding teams.
Please send your application, including your resume and current and expected salary, to Careers@sg.drakeintl.com , quoting reference ADD/HHL .
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