Design Manager – Architecture & Brand Standard - Caribbean

Job Title: Design Manager – Architecture & Brand StandardsLocation: Caribbean (expat-friendly location)About the Company:Our client is a listed company operating across the Caribbean and Central America with a diverse portfolio of mixed-use hotels and resorts. The group is committed to delivering high-quality guest experiences and sustainable growth through innovation, operational excellence, and strong design principles.The Role:The Design Manager – Architecture & Brand Standards will oversee the architectural design process across a range of hospitality projects. This is a management position with responsibility for leading a team and ensuring brand consistency, operational efficiency, and quality throughout the design and development lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, consultants, and project managers to safeguard the integrity of the company’s brand and design standards.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a team of design professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.Manage architectural design projects and processes, or assigned segments of larger developments.Maintain and evolve corporate brand standards, ensuring they remain relevant and aligned with best practices.Provide design-related guidance and support to project managers, consultants, and stakeholders.Create, manage, and distribute corporate documentation, including design review templates, approval processes, and communication guidelines.Review contracts, scopes of work, deliverables, schedules, and budgets with appointed architectural consultants in collaboration with project managers.Evaluate architectural material submissions for compliance with brand standards and specifications.Track and record all architectural design phase deliverables.Collaborate with Technical Services and Property Management to prepare review reports and recommendations.Identify the need for specialist consultants on projects and coordinate their involvement.Participate in pre-opening inspections and punch lists, focusing on architectural elements and finishes.Candidate Profile:Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related discipline.Proven experience managing architectural design processes within hospitality, real estate, or mixed-use developments.Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams.Strong knowledge of brand standards, operational design requirements, and construction processes.Excellent coordination, documentation, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.Package:Attractive net expatriate package.Full relocation support.Exciting career opportunity within a listed group with strong regional presence and growth ambitions.

Created: 2025-09-05