- Location
- Bangkok Office, Thailand
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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 Director of Interiors & Product Design leads the design development, prototyping management, and installation of all Aman-designed bespoke operating supplies and equipment (OSE), while providing strategic direction for artwork curation and interior styling across new developments and existing properties. The role is based in our Bangkok Corporate Office and ensures every project is delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Aman's uncompromising design philosophy, brand standards, and commitment to exceptional guest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Provide brand- and location-specific design direction for custom-designed OS&E, artwork, and interior styling to ensure all projects reflect Aman’s design philosophy, brand standards, quality expectations, and operational requirements.
- Lead the end-to-end design, prototyping, procurement coordination, and installation of Aman-designed custom OS&E across multiple international projects, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
- Develop design concepts, specifications, drawings, schedules, and other design documentation for tender and procurement processes, while overseeing vendor shop drawings, prototypes, and production to ensure alignment with the approved design intent.
- Provide artwork direction, decorative accessories, and styling elements for guest-facing and public spaces, ensuring a cohesive design narrative appropriate to each property's location and cultural context.
- Present design concepts, prototypes, and recommendations to executive leadership, ownership groups, and project stakeholders to secure design approvals and facilitate informed decision-making.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, owners, consultants, and suppliers throughout all project phases, from concept development through installation and project completion.
- Act as the primary design authority for all Aman-designed OS&E, artwork, and interior styling matters across the portfolio, ensuring consistent communication, coordination, and alignment with project objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with international manufacturers, artisans, artists, fabricators, and specialist suppliers to support project delivery and continually expand Aman’s network of exceptional creative partners.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive library of approved suppliers, materials, finishes, bespoke products, and artwork resources to support future developments and ongoing brand innovation.
- Monitor product quality throughout design development, prototyping, production, and installation, resolving design-related issues to ensure the highest standards of craftsmanship and execution are achieved.
Requirements
- University degree in Interior Design or a related field
- Minimum 15 years’ related professional experience, including 3+ years in a similar role within luxury hospitality
- Strong understanding of product design and operational requirements for luxury hospitality assets
- Fluent in written and spoken English; additional languages preferred
- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel
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 shaping exceptional people experiences while leading HR strategy across a dynamic region, we invite you to apply and join us on our journey.