Company Description
We are Accor. We are a worldwide Augmented Hospitality leader. We are more than 230,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating new connections & emotions for our guests, nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.
We’re so much more than hotels — we’re creating innovative lifestyle experiences , whether you live, work or play. Blaze your own trail from 40+ hotel brands, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, co-working spaces, and tech start-ups .
Building on the strength of our teams and our strong holistic ecosystem of brands & solutions, we are breaking new ground to shape the hospitality of tomorrow and inspire new ways to experience the world.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for Director- Design & Technical Services. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle management of assigned hotel projects, ensuring complete alignment with Accor Brand Standards and delivering exceptional design excellence.
As Director – Design & Technical Services, you will drive product definition, space programming, and brand design direction while collaborating closely with VP-Design and Technical Services, regional teams, consultants, and hotel owners to bring distinctive hospitality experiences to life.
- Lead end-to-end project management of assigned hotel developments
- Ensure full compliance with Accor Brand Standards and marketing design strategies
- Define and manage product positioning and space planning
- Oversee architects, interior designers, consultants, and project teams
- Conduct design reviews to enhance brand identity, uniqueness, and guest experience
- Manage workshops, stakeholder meetings, and cross-functional coordination
- Source innovative materials, equipment, and design solutions
- Build and strengthen relationships with owners and key external partners
- Travel approximately 30% to monitor project progress and ensure quality execution
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Project Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in hotel design and hospitality projects
- At least 2 years of experience with a hotel operator company
Additional Information
- Strong project management and design leadership capability
- Advanced interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
- Ability to collaborate across multicultural and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and SketchUp
- Self-driven, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a dynamic environment
