Vice President, Design

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, The Repulse Bay and other high-profile assets) is seeking to hire a Vice President, Design to lead and direct internal and external multidisciplinary design teams for new builds and renovations across HSH’s asset portfolio of ultra-luxury hotels, retail, commercial and residential properties.

• Work for a prestigious, globally renowned hospitality and luxury property group
• Lead the group design across architecture and interior's function
• Exceptional market leading benefits (role is based in Hong Kong)

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee design direction, concept development and execution for all new builds and renovations globally to deliver spectacular spaces that are representative of HSH’s (including The Peninsula’s) design philosophies.
• Provide detailed design briefs to the Design Consultants
• Establish and update the area design programmes throughout all phases.
• Deliver presentations to senior leadership and Board of Directors on design vision and strategy.
• Coordinate interdependent design disciplines and consultants to resolve issues and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Maintain internal communication relating to the coordination of design key stakeholders such as HSH Operations, Technology and Security Teams.
• Review design deliverables, schedules and budgets submitted by the Project Managers and Design Consultants, as well as produce written documents, CAD drawings and sketches to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Project Management teams regarding design variations and report on cost and schedule implications.
• Forecast design costs and scope from concept through detailed estimates and documentation.
• Support the tendering process with architecture, interior design, engineering, FF&E and construction firms.
• Track key metrics of design programs through monthly reporting. Identify opportunities to optimise costs and support value engineering processes as required.
• Supervise, coach and mentor a team of design professionals.

General requirements

• Degree holder or above in Architecture (ideal) or Interior Design
• Minimum 20 years’ experience, ideally 5 years minimum relating to hospitality / hotel design sector
• Preference will be afforded to candidates in a group leadership role (minimum 5 years, such as Group Director, Vice President or similar) 
• Fluent English proficiency and the ability to communicate complexity to board level audience
• Ideally, experience working in Asia with a focus on luxury setting 

We are delighted to receive your CV for further consideration. This position is open to senior candidates (local and international) who are willing to reside in Hong Kong.