Interior Design Manager - Minor Hotels Eu&Am - Madrid
Minor Hotels ·
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 7+ years
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 560 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas.
As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of 12 hotel brands – Anantara, Minor Reserve, Avani, Colbert Collection, Elewana, The Wolseley, NH, NH Collection, iStay, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli.
As part of Minor Hotels, the region of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is responsible for more than 350 properties in 30 countries and plans to grow across all segments, with a focus on its upper-upscale and luxury brands.
What will you do?
At project, brand and stakeholder management level:
- Lead and coordinate the interior design development of luxury hotel projects, ensuring alignment with brand positioning, guest experience, operational requirements, investment objectives and approved design strategy.
- Manage the preparation, review and coordination of design documentation, including mood boards, material palettes, FF&E selections, layouts, room concepts, specifications, design presentations and decision-making materials.
- Coordinate architects, interior design studios, procurement teams, technical departments, operations and external consultants to ensure design consistency, quality and timely delivery throughout all project phases.
- Review layouts, design proposals and technical packages, identifying risks, design deviations and opportunities for improvement in terms of functionality, circulation, durability, maintainability and luxury hospitality standards.
- Contribute to the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of brand design guidelines, technical standards and product references for guestrooms, public areas, F&B spaces, wellness areas and operational interfaces.
- Lead supplier, material and FF&E reviews, supporting the selection and validation of finishes, furniture, lighting, fabrics, accessories and decorative elements suitable for upscale and luxury hotel environments.
- Participate in site visits, mock-up room reviews and project follow-up meetings, providing clear recommendations and ensuring that the approved design intent is preserved during implementation.
What are we looking for?
TRAINING EXPECTED
- Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related design discipline.
- Advanced English level required; Spanish and/or other languages will be positively considered.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of rendering tools will be an asset.
- Strong ability to prepare clear visual presentations, technical design packages and FF&E documentation.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in interior design, preferably with a strong focus on luxury hospitality, lifestyle hotels or high-end residential projects.
- Proven experience managing hotel projects, renovations or repositioning initiatives from concept design through design development, tender support and implementation.
- Experience coordinating external design studios, architects, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams in an international environment.
- Solid experience in FF&E selection, material review, sample approval, mock-up room evaluation and design quality control.
- Previous experience presenting design proposals, recommendations and project updates to senior stakeholders will be highly valued.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Strong sensitivity to luxury hospitality design, contemporary lifestyle trends, guest experience, brand storytelling and product differentiation.
- High attention to detail, excellent aesthetic judgement and ability to balance creativity with operational, technical and budgetary feasibility.
- Strong communication, coordination and influencing skills, with the ability to manage internal stakeholders and external partners in a structured and collaborative way.
- Good understanding of finishes, furniture, lighting, fabrics, decorative accessories, suppliers and procurement implications for upscale and luxury hotel projects.
- Availability to travel when required for project coordination, site visits, supplier meetings, design reviews or mock-up room evaluations.
Why choose us?
At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:
- Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
- Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
- Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
- Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
- Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
- Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued and supported equitably. We promote equal opportunities and embrace diversity in all its forms. We warmly welcome everyone.