Interior Designer

Position Title:                    Interior Designer

DEPARTMENT:                  Design

REPORTS TO:                   Director of Design

Key Relationships:         

Internal:    HPI Design and Procurement Departments.  

External:   SRI Projects Team, SRI Department Heads, Resorts Management, Design Consultants, UVI and Vendors.

About Hospitality Purveyors International

Hospitality Purveyors International (HPI) is the exclusive design and procurement arm for all Sandals Resorts International properties which are wholly-owned and managed resorts. 

About the Position: 

The work involves a variety of interior design project types and sizes related to the hospitality industry and includes both new construction and renovations. The Interior Designer will work closely with the HPI Directors, Senior Interior Designers and team members to produce quality designs, within budget and on schedule. In addition, Interior Designers are responsible for producing comprehensive property reports based on site visits.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including managing design teams of Junior Interior Designers, CAD Designers, and Design Assistants.

·         Establish design schedules and ensure deadlines are met.

·         Develop design concepts to be presented to the HPI Director of Design and SRI Projects.

·         Compile and monitor budgets.

·         Designers with CAD capabilities are expected to do CAD.

·         Review drawings and details for design intent and constructability at Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document phases.

·         Review drawings and details for coordination with all consultants including architects, engineers, landscape architects, lighting & AV consultants, millwork fabricators, etc.

·         Review and approve shop drawings and submittals.

·         Write/review FF&E and material Design Requisitions.

·         Liaise with HPI's Purchasing department and review project material trackers.

·         Facilitate renderings.

·         Liaise with on-site Project Managers to promptly resolve construction/installation issues.

·         Travel to job sites for project installations, and for property inspection reports.

Qualifications and Experience:

·         Degree in Interior Design, NCIDQ Certification is preferred.

·         Five (5) years of experience in interior design, including two (2) years in hospitality related, on-site construction experience desirable. 

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

·         Proficient with the entire Microsoft Office suite of products and AutoCAD.

·         Working knowledge of drawings and specifications, budgets, construction techniques and building systems.

·         Must be self-motivated.

·         Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

·         Solid time management and prioritization skills.

·         Sound analytical skills.

·         Solid customer service and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability and willingness to manage team members.

·         Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing (in English).

·         Ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers and external parties.

·         Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office Hours: Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Physical Demands: Moving furniture, etc., when on project installations.  Job sites can include hardhat construction conditions.

Travel Requirements: Travel to the Caribbean is required to assist senior team members in resort inspections and project installations. Frequency of travel as required by Sandals Resorts International (SRI) and HPID Directors and may include weekends and holidays.  A valid passport is required to travel to the Caribbean.