Commercial Interior Design Manager

SREE Hotels is seeking a creative and detailed-oriented in-house Interior Design Manager with experience in the hotel/hospitality industry. The person hired for this position will work at our corporate office located in the Piper Glen/Ballantyne area of Charlotte.  

As the Interior Design Manager you will enjoy professional training & development, responsive corporate support, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package that includes fully-paid health insurance after 3 years’ of service, dental & vision insurance, paid time off, Marriott and Hilton travel discounts, earned wage access, life insurance, matching 401K and more.

About SREE Hotels: 

As one of the fastest-growing property management groups in the Southeast, SREE Hotels LLC offers our associates unparalleled opportunities for advancement in the Hospitality Industry. The Company currently owns and operates 24 brand name hotels in popular markets like Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Columbia, Cincinnati and Myrtle Beach and we are expanding.  Our portfolio includes well-respected brands like Marriott and Hilton.  Our Corporate Office is conveniently located in the beautiful Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC with easy access to major highways and airports making travel a breeze.

For more information, visit our website at SREE.COM

Position Statement

The Interior Design Manager will report to the corporate design & construction team, and will take responsibility for the delivery of soft renovations and focused service renovation projects. The role also includes responsibility for presentation work on behalf of the D&C team, ad-hoc administrative assistance to the design team and coordination with the general administration team.  

Position Summary

• Fulfill the designer role on small like-for-like or limited design scope (small soft renovation) projects
• Work closely with the design & construction team to establish design direction and key brand identity elements
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, suppliers and on-site hotel management during the construction or renovation phase
• Ensure compliance to building codes, safety regulations, and accessibility guidelines
• Update and modernize existing spaces to maintain relevance in accordance with industry trends, accommodate guest preferences, and appeal to potential guests
• Prepare design narratives and material boards
• Meet and approve suppliers and communicate recommendations to the D&C team on a regular basis
• Manage the fixtures, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) library

Qualifications

• Two years of interior design experience in the hospitality-related industry  
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or equivalent work experience
• Experience with procurement, project management, and design products and finishes
• Ability to balance creative and technical thinking in both the architecture and interior design discipline
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and resources
• Experience with design documentation for construction documents and shop drawings
• Experience with design specifications for hospitality, such as codes, durability, and operational requirements
• Strong graphic skills, including hand drawn and/or digital illustration
• Experience with all things digital like Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams
• Experience with AutoCAD and 3D visualization programs, such as SketchUp or Revit
• Ability to travel, up to 10%
• Must have a valid Driver’s License