Position Summary
The Manager Design, West Europe & North Africa will report to the Director Project Management, West Europe & North Africa. This role manages design on projects, which include managed, franchised, and company-owned hotels, to ensure quality control, brand compliance, and operational acceptability.

Scope
The Manager Design provides support in design analysis and evaluation and is responsible for projects of appropriate scope and complexity.

Language requirements: High proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and French is required. An additional North African language (Moroccan, Tunisian, or Arabic) is preferred.
Travel requirements: Up to 40% business travel.

Expected Contributions
Design and Project Management

Manage services and scheduled deliverables.
Manage design consultants, their proposals, contracts, and invoicing to project objectives.
Provide project design quality assurance services for projects of appropriate scope and complexity, including HDC approval, TSA contracts, plan review, construction observation, and turnover.
Actively contribute to documenting, maintaining, administering, and improving processes for delivering services.
Ensure the selection and development of building products relevant to brand specifications.
Maintain working knowledge of brand design, standards, and evolving design direction.
Compile and provide continent input/expertise on brand initiatives, working closely with CLS and Global Design Strategies.
Provide design reviews and solutions for feasibility projects, working closely with Development, Feasibility, and CLS.
Coordinate Criteria/Facilities programs for assigned projects.
Responsible for ongoing support, tracking, and reporting of feasibility project pipeline.
Manage selling the brand and design and negotiation of projects with external customers.
Provide information, interpretation, and guidance daily to outside owners/franchisees as well as internal design/construction staff for adapting brand standards to specific projects.
Manage project communication to owners, franchisees, internal project stakeholders, and disciplines.
Participate in site visits to develop better understanding of site/market demands.
Assist with development and implementation of a customized, efficient process for roll-out of prototype-based brands.

Financial and Accounting Management

Work closely with Global Design Accounting to manage projects within approved budgets.

Owner Relations

Develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial, trust-based business relationships with owners and franchisees to assure customer satisfaction and promote repeat business.

Other

Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor or department head.
Comply with Marriott Hotel Holding GmbH & Marriott International Hotels Limited Regional Office policies and procedures.

Candidate Profile – Key Talents and Experience Desired
Required:

Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in hospitality.
High proficiency in English and French; a North African language (Moroccan, Tunisian, or Arabic) is preferred.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledgeable about innovation and trends both in- and outside of industry.
Good business acumen.
Problem-solving and creative solution skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships across the organization.
Customer service skills.
Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and mechanical drawings.
Multiple project management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using architectural software (e.g., viewing dwgs, Bluebeam, Adobe).

Education and Professional Certification:

4-year undergraduate degree in Architecture or related design discipline.
Architectural license preferred.

Why Join Marriott International?
At Marriott, you’ll be part of a global hospitality leader where innovation, collaboration, and inclusion drive success. Bring your design expertise and passion to help shape the future of our brands across West Europe and North Africa.

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.