We have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager to join our Property Team and work across a range of property development projects, ensuring our hotels look amazing for our guests.
What will I be doing?
As Design Manager, you’ll be managing and leading project design from concept to completion, bridging the gap between creative ideas and tangible results, to deliver functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces and locations, while ensuring smooth collaboration across multiple stakeholders throughout the project life‑cycle.
As Design Manager you’ll have the following experience from within hospitality or retail:
- Strong Property Design knowledge including understanding cost efficient and technical buildable design methodology.
- Property Project Management knowledge including the RIBA Stages of Work and programme management.
- Good understanding of the Marketing function including translation of Marketing Proposition and brand strategy into detailed Design Briefs.
- Good understanding of the Operational function including practical application of the design after delivery that meets both operational efficiencies and enhances guest experience.
- At least 3 years’ experience in Construction Design / Interior Design within the hospitality / retail environment, with specific focus on technical buildability, quality, programme and cost control.
- Experience of leading development projects from conception to completion, particularly within design.
- Proficiency in MS Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and CAD software systems.
As Warner Hotels Design Manager you’ll be focusing on:
Project Management
- Being responsible for the entire Design Process of a Development Project from concept to completion.
- Translating the Brand Proposition from the Marketing & Experience Team and formulating this into a workable Design Brief that is understood by the External Consultant Design Team.
- Ensuring that the Staged Gateway Approvals are achieved in a timely manner and that all design changes are controlled.
- Ensuring timelines, budgets and resources are managed.
- Preparing reports and presentations, as required, to communicate progress, updates, internal messaging and reporting needs.
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Leading close cross‑functional collaboration between external design teams and internal functions (particularly marketing and operations) to ensure design briefs are aligned to business strategy, operationally efficient and can be delivered within budget and resources.
The benefits of working with us
- Annual Bonus: up to 20% of salary, based on your personal and business performance.
- Pension scheme: 3% employer, 5% employee.
- 25 days annual leave per year + flexible 8 bank holidays + you can purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year.
- 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays.
- Help @ Hand from Unum – including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions.
- Life Assurance.
- Free Car Parking.
- Electric Vehicle scheme.
- Enhanced Family Friendly policies.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform.
- Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- L&G Care Concierge.
- Glow Getters and Long Service Awards.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part‑time or a job‑share.
We genuinely care about every candidate’s experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: Warner.recruitment@warnerhotels.com.
