Design Manager - Hospitality Interiors

Design Manager | Hospitality & Leisure Projects
Gloucestershire | Hybrid | 4 Days Office & 1 Day Home Working

A growing hospitality and leisure business is looking to appoint a Design Manager to lead its in-house design function during an exciting period of expansion and investment.

Working closely with senior project and operational stakeholders, you'll oversee the design and delivery of refurbishment, development and interior fit-out projects across a portfolio of premium hospitality and leisure venues. The role will manage a small team of design professionals and play a key role in shaping guest experience, design standards and brand consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop an in-house design team of 3-4 professionals
Manage hospitality refurbishment and development projects from concept to delivery
Review and approve design schemes, specifications and drawings
Ensure consistency of brand standards across all projects
Collaborate with project, development and operational teams
Manage relationships with external architects, consultants and suppliers
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the design function
Balance operational requirements, guest experience and commercial objectives

About You:

Interior Design, Architectural Design or similar background
Experience managing people or mentoring junior team members
Hospitality, hotel, leisure, retail or commercial interiors experience
Strong stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
CAD literacy and experience reviewing technical drawings

What's on Offer:

Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
Opportunity to shape and lead a growing design team
Diverse portfolio of hospitality and leisure projects
Long-term career progression
Collaborative and supportive culture

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Lucy Wynn at Gleeson Recruitment Group.

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