Technical Director - Design (Hospitality)

Required Qualifications

• * Education: Bachelor of Science in Architecture (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• * Experience: 15-20+ years of progressive experience in architecture, design management, and construction, with substantial experience delivering hospitality projects in the Middle East.
• * Portfolio Track Record: Proven track record managing resort, hotel, and mixed-use hospitality developments from design through construction and opening.
• * Brand Experience: Direct experience working with international hotel operators/brands and navigating brand technical standards and approval processes.
• * Senior Leadership: Prior experience in senior design management or technical director roles with major design consultancies, developers, or hospitality operators.
• * Regulatory/Legal Insight: Experience with government/municipal project execution and legal-engineering or contractual dispute matters is an advantage.
• * Accreditations: International Associate AIA and/or Associate SEA membership, or equivalent professional accreditation, preferred.
• Skills & Competencies
• * Technical Expertise: Strong technical design and construction knowledge specific to resorts, hotels, and hospitality developments.
• * Hospitality Acumen: Working knowledge of hotel brand standards, FF&E/OS&E coordination, and pre-opening processes.
• * Software Proficiency: Proficiency in AutoCAD and other technical design/documentation software.
• * Leadership: Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• * Language Requirements:
• * Strong command of spoken and written English.
• * Fluent French speaking and writing capability required for coordination with specific regional partners, consultants, and operators.