Consultant, Interior Design Director

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Guide project teams through the hotel design process, emphasizing brand adherence, functional efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Represent Marriott Global Design APEC by reviewing, supporting, and steering owners, interior designers, and other design consultants to develop on-brand strategy hotels.

Expected Contributions

• Lead the Interior Design Program, focusing on educating, guiding, and influencing owners, interior designers, design consultants, and project teams to create branded hotels aligned with brand strategies.
• Deliver hotel design review presentations to key executives.
• Partner with brand teams to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions that support strategic growth goals.
• Forecast and steer projects to ensure hotel designs across countries and regions are sustainable and support continuous brand and hotel net room growth.
• Collaborate on new product development, regionalize design standards, and share lessons learned related to new brand development. Work closely with brand teams to lead the design segment of each brand.
• Support the department leader and serve as backup in their absence.
• Represent Marriott International Global Design at conferences, awards, and trade shows.
• Liaise with development and operations teams to negotiate property brand assignments.
• Continuously monitor business processes, recommend improvements, and implement approved changes as needed.

Candidate Profile Key Skills & Requirements

• Deep knowledge of interior design, design innovation, and trends within and beyond the hospitality industry
• Strong business acumen
• Advanced problem-solving and creative solution skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across departments and teams
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent negotiation skills, with keen intuition for compromise
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and resources
• Expert written and verbal communication skills
• Strong people and project management abilities
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic presentation skills
• Ability to foster and inspire a collaborative team environment
• Adaptability to new technologies and AI
• Solid background in interior architecture and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment)

Education and Professional Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited interior design program preferred, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 10 years’ hospitality design experience in reputable interior design firms
• NCIDQ certification preferred

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.

About the Organization

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