Design Manager - Hotel Portfolio

About the role

Accor is hiring a Design Manager based in Madrid, reporting to the Vice President Design & Technical Services. You will help shape the future of Accor's hotel portfolio across Iberia, Greece, Malta, the UK, DACH and the Nordics, supporting new developments, renovations and rebranding projects so they reflect Accor's brand standards while meeting operational, technical and commercial objectives. The role works with multidisciplinary teams and external partners from feasibility through hotel opening.

Key responsibilities

• Manage hotel design projects from feasibility through construction, pre-opening and hotel opening.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, interior designers, consultants and project managers to meet brand standards, operational requirements and budget objectives.
• Review architectural layouts, design concepts, technical documentation, FF&E specifications and consultant proposals, giving recommendations at each phase.
• Prepare design briefs, technical reports, meeting minutes and project recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Work with Development, Operations, Marketing, Technical Services and other teams, and build strong relationships with owners and project teams.
• Stay up to date with hospitality design trends, technological innovations and Accor brand standards.
• Travel regularly across Iberia and other European countries for workshops, site visits, sample room reviews and pre-opening inspections.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• 8+ years of experience in hospitality design and project management, ideally in an international hospitality company.
• Experience managing client relationships and working across all project phases, from feasibility and concept design to construction documentation and hotel opening.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD.
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign).
• 2D/3D design software.

What we offer

• All Heartists employee programme with reduced rates on hotel stays and travel offers.
• Benefits package including discounts on hotels worldwide.
• Hybrid way of working.
• Talent development and access to the Accor Academy learning platform.
• Opportunities to grow within the region or internationally across the Accor network.