Overview

Omni Hotels and Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinctive luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. Omni Hotels is known for its exemplary culture, authenticity to the markets in which we operate, innovation and exceptional service. Our commitment to career development has created tenure and loyalty that enables us to perpetuate our family atmosphere.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Interior Designer to join our growing in-house design team! Be part of the reimagination of our brand as we plan to renovate 1/3 of our portfolio in the next 3 years.

Interior Designer provides design and support throughout all design phases for designated hotel renovations. Internal interior design department handles renovations of all hotel areas as scheduled in the yearly capital plan including guestrooms, corridors, restaurants, meeting spaces, public spaces, retail, spas, outdoor areas, pools, etc.

Responsibilities

Interior Designer reports to Senior Interior Designer. The individual’s primary areas of responsibility will be to assist Senior Interior Designer and provide support in design and management of interior design process on renovation projects and delivering creative, thoughtful, and high-quality design in both FF&E and Construction Documents.

• Collaborates with Senior Interior Designer and project team in space planning, FF&E selections, design narrative development, presentation content including material/finish boards, rendered elevations, 3D renderings, imagery, concept visuals and etc.
• Assumes project responsibility for the interior design process on smaller scale projects as part of an individual effort with minimal supervision from Senior Interior Designer.
• Produces content for all project ID documents (i.e. FF&E specifications) and construction documentation as part of an individual effort (depending on scale of project) or under supervision of Senior Interior Designer.
• Responsible for internal presentation of project design materials to Senior Interior Designer for review; participates in the presentations to executive team.
• Coordinates design details and drawings with external consultants such as architect, lighting designer, F&B equipment designer, accessibility consultant, etc. (as necessary, based on scale and complexity of a project) under supervision of Senior Interior Designer or as part of an individual effort (depending on scale of project)
• Reviews FF&E and GC submittals (specifically, FF&E shop drawings, CFAs, millwork shop drawings, architectural finishes, lighting submittals, plumbing submittals, etc.)
• Coordinates with the project managers, purchasing agents, consultants
• Interacts with General Manager and Executive Team in the field on design related project matters.
• Conducts preliminary field surveys for project interior design scope verification.
• Develops FF&E and GC punch lists, meeting minutes and field reports.
• Delegates to, and mentors to junior level staff or interns.
• Participates in company events, takes initiative, and contributes to the overall culture and success of Omni Hotels & Resorts

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in an architectural or interior design firm with emphasis on hospitality
• Bachelor Degree from a 4 year accredited Interior Design program
• Team player with ability to switch gears easily and multitask.
• Highly motivated individual who progressively seeks additional responsibilities.
• Proven ability to handle shifting priorities, timelines and demands in a fast-paced, deadline driven working environment.
• Leadership qualities to motivate and mentor others.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Must be able to work within budget requirements.
• Skilled in FF&E specifications, FF&E matrices, quantity take-offs and matrices.
• Travel approximately 20% of time.
• Must be willing to travel via airplane.
• Daily working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficient in AutoCad, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, Spexx (or equal specs writing software).
• Sketch Up (not required but preferred).
• NCIDQ certification or Professional Licensure is preferred (will compensate for licensure fees and CEUs*)

PERKS:

Work in the most prestigious office space in Dallas at the Old Parkland Campus!

• Free gated garage parking
• State of the art gym
• Coffee Bar and Café
• Convenient on-site dry-cleaning drop-off/pick-up
• Hotel stay discounts for employee/family/friends
• No timesheets!

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.