Design Manager - Europe

Join our dynamic corporate team and become part of Aman Group. With offices strategically located around the world (Zug, London, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Miami and New York), our corporate colleagues are at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence for our ultra-luxury brand.

Role

The Design Manager - Europe plays a key role in the successful design development of Aman’s ultra-luxury properties across the region. Based in our Dubai corporate office and reporting to the Director of Design & Technical Services, Europe: this role supports the implementation of Aman’s brand vision and design standards by coordinating design processes, managing consultant teams, and delivering refined, contextually sensitive architectural and interior design solutions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and deeply committed to exceptional design outcomes that elevate the guest and owner experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full design development process, ensuring projects remain aligned with schedule, budget, and Aman’s design philosophy.
• Collaborate closely with project consultants and corporate teams to add strategic design value.
• Support early-stage feasibility reviews and assist in the Initial Project Review (IPR) process.
• Attend coordination workshops and guide consultants through brand and technical standards.
• Review submitted drawings and specifications to ensure quality and consistency.
• Track and manage project timelines and deliverables, reporting progress regularly.
• Identify and resolve design-related issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present Project Progress Reports (PPRs) and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Conduct site visits, produce detailed visit reports, and monitor design implementation on site.
• Support the ongoing development of brand standards and internal design frameworks.
  
  

Requirements

• University degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in luxury hospitality or large-scale mixed-use development projects.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams (e.g., civil, MEP, landscape, interiors).
• Strong familiarity with luxury hotel and resort design; experience with a hotel operator preferred.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are an advantage).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Suite, MS Office; Bluebeam Revu knowledge desirable.
• Exceptional communication and organisation skills, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Culturally sensitive, with a collaborative and professional approach.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the region and internationally as required.
  
  

Benefits

At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer competitive benefits including exciting international career opportunities in a company that is expanding rapidly. We prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.

If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and are passionate about timeless design, thoughtful architecture and delivering projects that transform spaces and lives, we invite you to apply to join us on our journey.