Deputy Director of Design Hotels & Hospitality (100mil Net)

About the position

Open for Vietnamese only Key Responsibilities: 1. Design Leadership & Direction Lead the design vision and creative direction for hotel & resort projects (5-star, international standards). Ensure design consistency, brand identity, and quality across all hospitality developments. Review, challenge, and approve design concepts proposed by external consultants. Provide design guidance and decision-making at key project milestones. 2. Design Management (Investor-Side Role) Oversee the full design lifecycle: concept, schematic, design development, tender, and construction stages. Manage and coordinate external parties: architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, and contractors. Control design quality, budget alignment, and design timelines. Resolve design conflicts and ensure constructability without compromising design intent. 3. Project Portfolio & Stakeholder Coordination Work closely with internal departments: Development, Construction, Operation, Commercial, and Branding. Participate in design review meetings with international hotel operators and brand consultants. Support senior management in design-related strategic decisions. 4. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, mentor, and develop the in-house design team. Build design management capability and best practices within the organization. Act as the key design authority for hospitality projects under assigned scope. 5. Authority & Decision Scope Final design recommendation authority before submission to Design Director / Board. Authority to select, evaluate, and recommend design consultants. Strong influence on design standards, material selection, and design budgets. Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related fields. 15+ years of experience in hospitality design or design management. Proven experience in large-scale hotel / resort / mixed-use developments . Strong background from: International design consulting firms, OR Real estate developers / investors (hospitality projects). Solid understanding of international hotel brand standards. Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills. Fluent English (working with international consultants & operators).