Manager, Design Brand Compliance (1136223)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $90,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Manager, Design Brand Compliance

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid Mon,Wed,Fri)

Contact: Email resume to David Kellogg – dhkellogg@judge.com

Job Overview

The Manager, Design Brand Compliance leads brand design compliance initiatives with a focus on FF&E specification and Property Improvement Plan (PIP) execution. This role combines technical design expertise, program oversight, and team leadership to ensure alignment with Best Western brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design compliance programs to ensure adherence to brand standards and review processes
• Provide technical leadership to Senior Designers, focusing on FF&E specifications and documentation accuracy
• Review interior design submittals and FF&E deviation requests to maintain brand consistency
• Manage PIP execution, including scope interpretation, submission review, compliance tracking, and property-level improvements
• Prepare monthly board materials, including agendas, project summaries, PIP cost estimates, FF&E budgets, and property background
• Track project milestones and deadlines to ensure timely submissions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, hotel owners, and external partners to resolve design issues
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide design guidance and maintain strong relationships
• Drive process improvements and support departmental goals while upholding brand standards
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• 6 years of experience in interior design or architecture (hospitality preferred)
• Strong expertise in FF&E specification, sourcing, pricing, and lifecycle management
• Experience developing PIP cost estimates and interpreting budgets
• Strong organizational and multi-project management skills
• Excellent communication skills for both design and non-design audiences
• Ability to influence design decisions and enforce brand standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working with hotel Property Improvement Plans (PIPs)
• 1 years of people management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• NCIDQ certification
• Experience with commercial-grade design products
  
  

Leadership & Team

• Manage and lead a team of up to five employees
• Provide coaching, guidance, and oversight to senior-level designers
  
  

Work Schedule

• Hybrid work model
• Onsite: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Remote: Tuesday, Thursday
• Location: 6201 N 24th Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85016
  

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% travel for property support, regional meetings, and annual events
  
  

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Contact: dkellogg@judge.com

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