Job Description

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Design Manager will manage Strategic Development’s Interior Design 3rd party consultants to meet expectations based on the Travel + Leisure brand standards, stakeholders’ input, budget, project location and current market influences. As an integral member of a fast paced and flexible team, the Design Manager will be required to interface with designers, resort managers, HOA board members, operational leaders, project managers, the procurement team, internal department associates and vendors, and must possess exceptional presentation and communication skills.

How You’ll Shine

• Oversee 3rd party Design firms/Designers and ensures project budget, timeline and scope intent are met with the expectation of up to 25 design projects at one time
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and actively bid multiple renovation projects simultaneously to outsource to Design Firms; holds these firms to WynD strict criteria of brand standards, quality, budget and timelines
• Reviews bids with management and make award recommendations
• Onboarding outsourced design firms for each project setting expectations for all stakeholders
• Conducts site visits of resorts with awarded design team, evaluate project scope, schedule and budget, meet with key stakeholders
• Manages weekly project reviews with outsourced designers to ensure projects run on schedule and stay within project scope and budget
• Participates in QA/QC meetings to ensure outside design firm is producing accurate documents for release to Project Management and Procurement Teams
• Responds to RFI’s and review all project submittals in a timely manor
• Enforces brand standards
• The Design Manager may be required to manage their own Interior Design projects. This would include design services for planned resort renovations. Key responsibilities include concept design through construction documents and all related project specifications, space planning, furniture, fixture and finish selection, FF&E budget management, production of installation documents, and construction administration.
• The Strategic Development team services resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Site visits will be required to assigned projects. (35% time). A passport will be necessary for international travel.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited program or equivalent preferred.
• 6-8 years progressive responsibility in hospitality or commercial design.
• Hospitality renovation experience is preferred
• Professional designation or other industry related certifications are a plus but not required.
• Exemplary writing and oral communication skills are required. This position is based on proficient communication skills.
• Familiarity with aspects of construction management, including construction terminology, a working knowledge of codes and life safety, construction documents, sequencing and an overall knowledge of project delivery “from concept to closeout.”
• Familiarity with reserve programs and philosophy, including an understanding of useful life expectations and value on a variety of interior and exterior components.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to lead, supervise and guide design teams throughout the project lifespan.
• Establish relationships with outsource design firms to provide dependable teams of qualified consultants. Evaluate and recommend existing and new consultants.
• Ability to interpret budgets and legal/contractual documentation.
• Experience of Revit or AutoCad is required.
• Proficient with Visual Software: Adobe Photoshop & InDesign
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite
• Specification writing software experience is desired

Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

Job Tags

Remote job, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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