Interior Design Manager

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 Project Manager of Interior Design and Architecture focuses on strategic thinking, client engagement, and a deep understanding of industry trends. Our ideal candidate is a visionary leader who can manage complex projects and deliver impactful design outcomes.
This person will be responsible for project timelines being met along with brand standards and budgets being critical to project success. They will be responsible for successfully managing assigned projects to meet expectations and Travel + Leisure’s mission.

How You'll Shine:

• Understand project scope, goals, and limitations. Develop schedule, milestones, and cost projection.
• Lead and manage the project and the firm's team (staff and consultants).
• Oversees QA/QC reviews of projects within their team ensuring all aspects of the project scope are captured accurately . Maintain good project documentation, files, and records. Assist accounting in timely and accurate invoicing and accounts payable. Promote communication, cooperation, and quality among staff.
• May visit construction sites to review progress and perform other construction administration duties.
• Manages client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination for respective studio in collaboration with project team leadership
• Prepare Requests for Proposals “RFP’s” and actively bid multiple renovation projects simultaneously to outsource to Design Firms; holds these firms to T+L strict criteria of brand standards, quality, budget and timelines
• Conducts site visits of resorts with awarded design team, evaluate project scope and budget, meet with key stakeholders
• Manages weekly project reviews with outsourced designers and internal design to ensure project runs on schedule

Travel Requirements

• Travel will be required 30% of time. US, Caribbean, Canada, Mexico

What You'll Bring:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Significant experience in the practice area of the studio.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work closely with design leaders to promote an interdisciplinary design approach.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCad
• Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft word, excel, one note
• 10+ years of experience purchasing in a timeshare or hospitality or construction environment including experience in a leadership role.

Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of 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 [email protected] , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.