Senior Interior Design Manager - Hospitality (UK/US Shift)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Interior Design Manager - Hospitality (UK/US Shift) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:30 PM - 1:30 AM IST (US Time) Location - Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad Experience - 7-12+ years total experience with hospitality design portfolio (rooms + public areas) Role Overview We?re looking for an experienced and driven Senior Interior Design Manager ? Hospitality to lead end-to-end design delivery for hospitality projects. This includes overseeing concept development to construction documents, managing FF&E specifications, ensuring design quality, and coaching a talented team of designers. You?ll ensure brand compliance , drawing accuracy , budget alignment , and technical documentation , working in collaboration with internal stakeholders and global vendors. Key Responsibilities ?? Design & Delivery Translate client briefs into compelling spatial concepts (rooms + public areas) Review and approve layout plans, guest flow, and functional adjacencies Ensure adherence to hospitality brand standards, local codes, and accessibility norms ?? Quality Control Review drawings: plans, elevations, joinery details, and MEP coordination Approve Room Data Sheets, Door/Hardware Schedules, and Mock-Up Evaluations Lead design audits and issue Design Basis Reports ?? FF&E & Specifications Manage room matrices and furniture take-offs Oversee spec creation using tools like DesignSpec/SpecSources Gatekeep nomenclature, finish codes, warranty/fire rating info ?? 3D Visualization Set quality standards for SketchUp/Revit, Lumion/Enscape, V-Ray renderings Guide render scene setup, materiality, lighting, and walkthroughs ?? Budget & Program Alignment Sequence deliverables and manage design schedules Provide Value Engineering (VE) options without scope compromise Maintain assumption logs, design risk registers, and change control ?? Team & Vendor Management Coach and review the performance of design team members Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and stakeholders like Natson Development Ensure proper documentation and version control across all files and deliverables Required Experience & Skills Bachelor?s degree in Interior Design or Architecture 7-12+ years total experience with hospitality design portfolio (rooms + public areas) 2-4+ years leading design teams and managing external vendors Strong command of AutoCAD; proficient in SketchUp/Revit, Lumion/Enscape/V-Ray, and Photoshop, and MS Excel (advanced) Experience with FF&E specs, room matrices, take-offs, and specification software Ability to read and coordinate MEP, lighting, and electrical drawings Excellent written and verbal communication in English Nice to Have Revit-based coordination and hospitality brand rollout experience Knowledge of sustainability guidelines (VOCs, lighting efficiency) Awareness of cost/lead-time dynamics in Indian sourcing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) KPI-Target QC Effectiveness <2 major design-originated NCRs per phase Cost Alignment Meet or exceed VE savings targets Spec Accuracy Zero critical gaps in FF&E/specs at tender/shop drawing Team Growth Documented upskilling and CAD/render improvements Tools & Platforms AutoCAD (Primary) SketchUp / Revit Lumion / Enscape / V-Ray Photoshop MS Office (Excel Power User) Spec Software (DesignSpec, SpecSources, etc.) Cloud Collaboration (Google Drive / SharePoint / BIM 360)