VP of Design - London

Description

Manage a team of professionals on all aspects of the global design process of complex urban hotel development projects. This includes all phases from concept/ideation to layout design, architecture, interior design, art, furniture design and creation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage and supervise our internal departments of  interior design, architecture and creative (art and furniture design and assembly).
• Design and deliver global processes for the departments under his/her management to be implemented timely and accurately in every country where we operate
• Champion the representation of our brand guidelines in every project (property)
• Oversee the architecture process to ensure we have the right layouts according to product standards
• Design the right processes and control points to ensure all of our location FF&E is obtained through upcycling of existing materials
• Design and oversee the process to ensure we have the right level of art in every Selina worldwide and the right
• Be an advocate for our brand within communities of designers, architects and artists
• Ensure a seamless interaction between Design and Delivery (construction and project management).
• Oversee the processes and standards for existing properties maintenance/improvements.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately.
• Monitors and report project activities to ensure each project phase is progressing on schedule and within prescribed financial parameters.
• Maintains a high level of communication and provides timely and accurate project documentation and reporting regarding project scope, design, budget, quality and schedule agreements.
• Possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external departments and operations teams to coordinate hotel efforts related to hotel acquisitions, dispositions, new builds and other transactions.

 

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
• Minimum of 4-6 years of development experience at the VP level in the hotel or related industry and mixed-use experience in domestic urban developments from inception to grand opening.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Proven leadership skills needed to manage the development team.
• Must possess attention to detail, confidentiality, integrity, and the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Must be able to maintain a positive and productive work attitude and a team orientated mindset.
• Ability to proactively identify critical path tasks and execute on those tasks.
• Effective communication, cooperation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain a focus on both the big picture and the details.
• Must be willing to travel to various project locations on a regular basis.