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The primary responsibility of the Director of Interior Design will oversee diverse hospitality projects, both domestic and international. These projects will range from multi-million-dollar capital projects, new “ground up” projects, predevelopment, and planning across all our business lines. This includes luxury hotel suites, VIP amenities, food and beverage, public spaces, retail, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), gaming, and luxury amenities such as spas, health clubs, VIP reception areas, executive lounges, and private jets. The primary responsibility of the Director of Interior Design is to lead and drive the design development of assigned projects. This role requires adherence to Sands design standards, consultant deliverables, project schedules, and budgets. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Lead and manage team members associated with the project, all consultants, and interfacing with other internal departments such as legal, procurement, accounting, compliance, sustainability, marketing, and investor relations at both the corporate and regional levels.

Have excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to conduct executive presentations in a concise, accurate, and engaging manner.

Create and review RFP’s and proposals including defining the scope of services and technical requirements for consultant services.

Conduct pre-planning studies that can include space evaluations, test fits, project duration, and schedule.

Review final RFP packages, evaluate proposals, conduct post-bid tender interviews, and make bid award recommendations.

Direct external and internal design teams in executing their deliverables, defining team resources, and providing direction and guidance to ensure the successful implementation of “Design Excellence” (Sands design standards) that meets project schedules and budgets.

Develop a strong culture of integrity, teamwork, communication, passion, creativity, respect, and strong project delivery to support internal stakeholders (Development and Project Management (DPM), FFE, Procurement, Commercial and Operations), as well as external consultants and vendors.

Manage the ID delivery process for new projects and CAPEX plan initiatives, providing strategic recommendations to enhance the asset’s inherent value and improve the guest experience through elevated design enhancements.

Incorporate stakeholder requirements into project planning in collaboration with DPM Project Executive Directors and Project Managers, ensuring the ID Brief, program, and all details are fully considered for each project.

Prepare and present progress design development updates, space planning, layouts, elevations, and FFE selections to the corporate SVP Global Interior Design and VP Food & Beverage to obtain approvals for design milestones.

Present schedule summaries and budget trackers to advise progress and identify any potential risks.

Create and issue Design Briefs for each project, defining visual and descriptive design cues to guide the consultant team in achieving ‘Design Excellence’ expectations.

Assess and recommend design consultants, utilizing knowledge and research of leading Interior Design firms for approval by Sands SVP Global Interior Design.

Support the project delivery team in all design-related aspects to ensure acceptable quality deliverables by consultants and contractors throughout all project stages.

Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, and graphically through developing diagrams and loose hand sketches to illustrate and clarify design solutions.

Encourage collaborative work sessions, both in-person and electronically, to foster positive team member relationships and achieve project deliverables.

Support internal Commercial and Procurement teams by providing input and approvals on schedules, budgets, design consultants’ RFPs, ID deliverables, and fees, and manage contract resolutions as necessary.

Approve finish samples, FFE selections, decorative lighting, artwork, and accessories specifications, and comment on their suitability and coherence with the holistic design vision.

Monitor and report on the progress of interior design work on projects, identifying opportunities and challenges with respect to cost and time constraints, and recommending solutions.

Review all milestone submissions by consultants to ensure the completeness of their contracted services, adherence to all building code requirements, and accuracy of all drawings sets and specification.

Review of all material submissions to ensure their validity and performance expectation for their intended use.

Ensure safety is an essential function of this job for all team members, contracted consultants, and end users.

Maintain consistent and regular attendance Monday through Friday, with potential requirements for attendance or participation outside of general workdays. Hours may vary depending on regional time zones, executives’ availability, executive presentations, and project coordination.

Domestic and International travel required. Perform job duties in a safe manner. Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Must be 21 years of age and currently employed in the hospitality industry.

Proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited interior design or architectural program; professional certification preferred.

10+ years of experience in hospitality interior practices, with a minimum of 2 years in design management.

Extensive work experience in leading the design of high-end luxury hospitality spaces.

Ability to manage several large scale projects with attention to detail and the overall design aesthetic.

Experience representing clients and working on international developments preferred.

Team-oriented, entrepreneurial, and capable of multitasking.

Demonstrable, advanced proficiencies in using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), Bluebeam and Blue Beam Studio sessions, Sketch Up, and all Microsoft Office products.

Multi-language skills are a plus but are not required.

Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required.

Understanding of construction means and methods.

Strong people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, operators, owners, and other Sands team members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.

Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.