Design Manager

Job Description

Based in Madrid and reporting to the Vice President Design & Technical Services, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Accor's hotel portfolio across Iberia, Greece, Malta, the UK, DACH, and the Nordics.

As Design Manager, you will support the delivery of new hotel developments, renovations, and rebranding projects, ensuring every project reflects Accor's brand standards while meeting operational, technical, and commercial objectives. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, you will contribute to every stage of the project lifecycle—from feasibility through hotel opening—helping create exceptional hospitality experiences.

What will you do?

• Manage hotel design projects from feasibility through construction, pre-opening, and hotel opening.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, interior designers, consultants, and project managers to ensure projects meet Accor's brand standards, operational requirements, and budget objectives.
• Review architectural layouts, design concepts, technical documentation, FF&E specifications, and consultants' proposals, providing recommendations throughout each project phase.
• Prepare design briefs, technical reports, meeting minutes, and project recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Development, Operations, Marketing, Technical Services, and other internal teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
• Build strong relationships with owners and project teams, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the design and construction process.
• Stay up to date with hospitality design trends, technological innovations, and Accor brand standards to continuously enhance project quality.
• Travel regularly across Iberia and other European countries to attend workshops, site visits, sample room reviews, and pre-opening inspections.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Brings 8+ years of experience in hospitality design and project management, ideally within an international hospitality company.
• Has experience managing client relationships throughout the design and construction process.
• Has worked across all project phases, from feasibility and concept design to construction documentation and hotel opening.
• Demonstrates excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Is proficient in CAD, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign), and 2D/3D design software.
• Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with internal stakeholders, owners, consultants, and external partners.
• Thrives in an international, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
• Is fluent in English and Spanish.

Additional Information

What's in there for you?

• Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide hospitality leaders.
• Participation in our All Heartists® employee program, offering reduced rates on hotel stays and travel offers.
• Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor, including discounts for hotels worldwide, and much more.
• Work in a multinational and collaborative environment.
• Hybrid way of working.
• Talent development opportunities and access to our Accor Academy learning platform.
• Opportunities to grow within the region or internationally across the Accor network.
• Participate in ESG initiatives and contribute to our ambition to pioneer responsible hospitality.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about design, architecture, and creating inspiring hotel experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of Accor's Economy brands across the Mediterranean & North Africa.

Apply now.

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