FLEX Manager, Design Strategy Project Coordination

Job description

This is a temporary position. 

Marriott’s Global Design Strategy team is looking for someone who is creative yet agile enough to intertwine consumer insights and brand positioning with design direction, helping to create integrated, meaningful experiences for our guests. As someone who helps develop design strategies and concepts that translate brand vision into product strategy, this experience designer is a creative thinker, quick problem solver, and a great communicator who is driven to succeed.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience Required 

·  Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related discipline
·  Two or more years professional experience in architecture or design 
·  Demonstrated ability to balance creative and technical thinking in both the architecture and interior design discipline
·  Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and resources.

Education and Experience Preferred

·  Understands design documentation for prototyping, such as construction documents and shop drawings.
·  Understands design specifications for hospitality, such as codes, durability, and operational requirements.
·  Strong graphic skills, including hand drawn and/or digital illustration.
·  Mastery of all things digital like Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams. 
·  Experience with AutoCAD and 3D visualization programs, such as SketchUp or Revit.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

Creating High-Quality Design 

·  Collaborate on fresh ideas and forward-looking concepts that creatively drive Marriott’s brands forward through both global and market-specific design strategies.
·  Contribute to and help manage the development of design frameworks and guidance that include, but are not limited to: foundational narratives, aesthetic and spatial intention, guest journey and experience drivers, etc. 
·  Prototype at different fidelities to demonstrate ideas and get necessary feedback, including conceptual design studies, sketches, and built models. 
·  Develop a strong point of view on graphic design, content strategy, and storytelling to help create design guidelines and foundational materials that resonate.

Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration

·  Work side-by-side with innovative designers to create and bring to life guest-centric environments, knowing how to listen for valuable insights and when to share new ideas.
·  Cultivate an interest and ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines outside of Global Design on initiatives and innovative opportunities for cross-pollination.
·  Use excellent communication skills to identify, share, and interpret pertinent information on initiatives with team.

Production Excellence

·  Understand the vision and be able to research, explore, and iterate, but keep an eye on the ball to get things done.
·  Shift gears from one project to another, working simultaneously at both a macro and micro level while guiding others and pitching in where needed.
·  Make decisions creatively and collaboratively in the face of tight project deadlines and strict project budgets.

The pay range for this position is $33.94 to $40.77 per hour.                                                                                                                                                                      

FLEX opportunities offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.