The Ascott Limited is a leading international lodging owner-operator with a growing portfolio of serviced residences, hotels, resorts, and co-living properties across global markets. Ascott continues to expand its hospitality footprint through new developments, conversions, and strategic partnerships worldwide.

You will play a key role in shaping Ascott's next generation of hospitality experiences across Full-Service Hotels, Resorts, Serviced Residences, and F&B concepts.

Reporting to the Head of Global ID & Technical Services, you will lead and manage design initiatives across new developments, renovations, conversions, and prototype projects - balancing design excellence, operational functionality, commercial considerations, and brand standards.

This role requires a strong hospitality design professional who combines creative vision with technical depth, stakeholder management capabilities, and a strong understanding of hotel operations and guest experience.

Responsibilities

Interior Design Services (Full service hotels, Resorts & F&B)

Lead interior design assignments from concept through schematic design, design development, tender documentation, and project completion.
Utilize design tools such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, 3D visualization software, and AI-based design tools for concept development, space planning, and layout optimization.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and visual boards for stakeholder review.
Select FF&E, colour palettes, materials, and finishes, and prepare mood boards and sample boards.
Support the preparation of schedules of finishes and material specifications.
Coordinate with consultants, furniture dealers, product representatives, and fabricators to achieve project objectives.
Ensure design quality meets company standards and professional benchmarks.

Design Management

Guide and coordinate consultants (e.g., Interior Designer, F&B, Project Manager, etc.) to ensure the project aligns with brand standards, as well as commercial and operational requirements.
Ensure availability and adherence to company guidelines, specifications, and requirements for all projects.
Ensure the protection of the standards of the products and to take required action if any breach is identified.
Review, evaluate and assess new projects to ensure compliance with serviced residence and hotel standards, operations, and functional requirements.
Attend project kick-offs, coordinating with Owners, designers, and consultants.
Integrate inputs from cross-functional teams (F&B, IT, HR, Brand, Operations, Finance, Purchasing) to maintain project milestones and timelines.
Presentation to senior management.
Review ID and coordinated drawings; validate milestones and approvals with relevant departments.
Track project progress, milestones, and estimated opening dates.
Maintain strong relationships with Owners and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth handover to operations upon project completion.

Requirements

Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related discipline.
6-10 years of experience in hospitality design, with strong exposure to F&B design and operational planning.
Proven track record in hospitality projects, including Resorts & Full Service Hotels, F&B Design, planning workflows, kitchen equipment allocation, FOH and BOH layouts.
Strong design sensibility with technical ability to take projects from concept to execution.
Experience managing multidisciplinary internal teams and third-party consultants.
Proficient in design software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, 3D visualization programs, and AI design tools.
Outstanding graphic presentation skills and ability to communicate design ideas clearly.
Independent, mature, and solution-driven with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel regionally and provide on-site project delivery support as required, including extended travel when project needs dictate.
Team player with a proactive attitude and flexibility to go the extra mile.

Manager/ Senior Manager, Product & Technical Services (Interior Design)