Manager, Global Brand, Design

Responsible for supporting global brand design strategy and scalable design delivery across the portfolio, developing creative, commercially grounded solutions that strengthen brand distinction, improve owner economics and enable consistent execution across new-build, conversion and renovation projects.

Your day to day

• Develop and refine scalable design solutions, prototypes, guidance and tools that translate brand strategy into practical applications for owners, developers and design teams
• Partner with Design, Development, Procurement, Brand Delivery, F&B and Operations teams to improve build cost, speed to market and ease of execution without compromising brand distinction
• Evaluate design concepts and project applications for alignment with brand strategy, guest experience and brand standards, providing clear and actionable creative direction
• Lead or support design workstreams for priority initiatives including design development, conversion strategies, renovation solutions, design collections and other growth-enabling programs
• Manage external design partners, consultants and agencies, including briefing, creative review, deliverables, schedules and budget coordination
• Monitor competitive design, hospitality and lifestyle trends to identify opportunities that keep our brands relevant, differentiated and commercially competitive

What we need from you

• Bachelors or Masters degree in interior design, architecture, industrial design, hospitality design or a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4-6 years of experience in hospitality design, interior design, architecture, brand design or a related field
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design judgment, concept development and the ability to translate creative strategy into built or scalable design solutions
• Experience working across multiple project types
• Strong understanding of design documentation, materials, FF&E, procurement considerations and the commercial realities of design development
• Experience effectively managing design partners, consultants and cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, schedules, deliverables and priorities
• Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale clearly to creative and non-creative audiences
• Hospitality, lifestyle or upper-upscale hotel design experience preferred; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and relevant design software is a plus

Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in the Atlanta office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.

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Who we are

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws.  We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.