Head of Design Services

Job Description

The Head of Design Services is a Senior Executive position and will be responsible to the SVP Design Services for the execution of Technical Services within the assigned region maintaining the integrity of Hyatt s Design Standards.In addition, they will be responsible to ensure that the Design Services Division is operated with compliance and integrity. Full support and cooperation will be exercised with key stakeholders including Owners, Development, Legal, External Consultants and Corporate/ Regional specialists to positively contribute, in the spirit of collaboration, to the growth objectives of Hyatt.Design Services
• Work with Hyatt Senior Leadership, Product Brand Development, Food and Beverage, Operations and other key internal teams as well as the Owner, and Consultants during the design and construction process with the purpose of safeguarding the Owner s interests and Hyatt s Brand Standards.
• Collaborate with the Design Services team and direct reports through all phases of pre-development, projects and renovations to implement various key deliverables as defined in the Technical Services Agreement.
• To prepare and update Preliminary Area Programs, Property Improvement plans, evaluate and produce desktop reviews/ pitches for potential projects including presentations, and rudimentary or conceptual sketch designs to assess their viability.
• Research, pre-select Interior and Architectural Design Firms, maintaining a database of firms specializing in hospitality projects. Responsible for recommending consultants and assigning pre-approved consultants to projects.
• Supervise and oversee the design of engineering, fire life and safety and ultra-low voltage systems for all new hotel construction and renovation projects
• When required, Lead project kick-off meetings, attend coordination meetings and represent Hyatt Design Services.
• To produce written documents and sketches in order to communicate effectively with the Owner/ Consultants.
• Provide guidance on the implementation of Hyatt Global Technical Standards and Brand Experience Guides.
• To assist the Owners design consultants on brand immersion, design briefs and any initial space planning and conceptual design.
• To review and provide feedback for presentations, drawings and specifications submitted by the various Consultants.
• Undertake and/or supervise Preliminary Architectural Reviews and assist in BOH planning, information and coordinate with the Consultants for incorporation into documentation.
Financial
• Set up and development of Project Management Plans [PMP] deliverables and all aspects of Project TSA Accounting.
• To assume responsibility for the cost-effective operation of the Design Services Department.
• To assist in the collection of Technical Service fees.
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• Architectural Design Degree Bachelor s Degree or Foreign equivalent, preferably with Masters in Architecture.
• Minimum of 15-20+ years of postgraduate International hotel project experience in the Architectural field/ Technical Services with experience in all phases of the design process. The candidate should have strong hand sketching abilities, detail design experience and on-site experience and full scope of Technical Services providing guidance to Owners, Contractors, and Consultants regarding the implementation of Brand Standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to present and communicate with multiple stakeholders - Owner s Representatives, Senior Management, Hotel Operations personnel etc.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams, developing individuals, enhancing skills and motivating others to excel in expectations.
• Must be prepared to travel extensively within their respective region.
• Experience in respect for local cultures and ability to flex and adapt to changing needs and environments.
• Must be fluent in English and additional languages an advantage.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Acrobat skills are required. Data management, Project Management and AutoCad systems experience are a plus.

Keyskills :
hotel operationsdetail designadobe acrobatdesign briefsdesign firmsdata management