Design Specialist

Position Statement

The Design Specialist will report to the Director of Design, UK & Nordics, and will take responsibility for the delivery of soft renovation and focused service renovation projects. The role also includes responsibility for presentation work on behalf of the AD&C team, ad-hoc administrative assistance to the Hilton Design team and coordination with the general administration team.

Position Summary

Design role

• Taking the lead in managing the design development and delivery of soft renovation and focused service renovation projects
• Fulfilling a designer role on small like for like or limited design scope (small soft renovation) projects
• Supporting with design for projects across Europe, including new developments, conversions, and renovations of existing hotels.
• Working closely with the design team to establish design direction and key brand identity elements specific to Europe.
• Preparing design narratives and material boards.
• Working with the design team to guide external consultants on Hilton brand standards and requirements.
• Meeting and approving suppliers and communicating recommendations to the design team on a regular basis.
• Managing the fixtures, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) library.

Presentation Work

Contributing to reports and presentations for the AD&C team as follows but not limited to:

• Quarterly Report
• Year End Presentations
• Executive Presentations for SVP and VP
• Brand Presentations quarterly updates
• General presentations as required by the VP Design
• Preparing reports and presentations as required for hotel owners and developers.

Administration Work

• Providing general administrative assistance to the Hilton Design team as required. This may include diary management, travel arrangements (including visas), research, drafts of correspondence, assisting with emails, post and printing requests and HR queries.
• Act as a point of contact between the admin team and the AD&C Design team to keep on top of department events on behalf of the design team.

What are we looking for?

Success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills including:

• Experience in helping hotel operations teams deliver small-scale interior design projects
• Knowledge of the hotel sector and roles and responsibilities of the various functions and management types of hotels
• Knowledge of the funding source and procurement routes of key Hilton suppliers
• Knowledge of procurement, project management, and design products and finishes

To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum Years of Industry Experience: 18 months working within the hospitality sector specifically within hotels
• Minimum Years of Experience: 18 months interior design experience
• Education: Minimum 2:1 BA Interior Architecture and Design
• Proficiency in InDesign, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch Up and PowerPoint
• Must speak English fluently
• Ability to travel