Choice Hotels International · 16 hours ago
Manager, Design & Product Development
North Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $126K/yr
7+ years expChoice Hotels International is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, and they are seeking a Manager of Design & Product Development to lead a team in shaping innovative brand environments. This role involves overseeing design and FF&E product development, managing vendor processes, and driving continuous improvement and innovation across the brand.
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Responsibilities
Lead design and FF&E product development for new and existing brand packages, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and operational feasibility
Oversee concept generation, prototype development, and creation of design guides, toolkits, and standards
Manage vendor qualification and approval processes, optimizing timelines and quality through data-driven dashboards
Direct consultants and internal teams to deliver high-quality, on-brand design outcomes within budget and schedule
Monitor hospitality, design, and cultural trends to inform brand evolution and maintain market competitiveness
Translate consumer insights and operational needs into design frameworks and innovation roadmaps
Drive continuous improvement through evaluation of adoption trends, product performance, and stakeholder feedback
Maintain material libraries and design labs to support experimentation and prototype development
Lead and develop a broader team, fostering creativity, accountability, and collaboration
Partner with Brand, Development, Procurement, and Lifecycle teams to ensure design initiatives support enterprise goals
Communicate updates to brand standards and design programs across the organization
Support major initiatives, including annual convention and enterprise-wide design programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in hospitality design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic and creative leadership
At least 2 years of experience managing teams and external consultants in a design-driven environment
Proficiency in Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, AutoCAD) preferred
Strong visualization and hand-sketching abilities
Expertise in architecture, interior design, and FF&E specifications
Strategic thinker with ability to balance creativity, business goals, and operational feasibility
Skilled in developing scalable design systems and cost models
Demonstrates ability to lead a broader team, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive enterprise-level initiatives
Builds trust, fosters creativity, and maintains high standards under pressure
Strong communication and storytelling skills to engage senior leadership
Ability to travel up to 10%
Must uphold Choice Hotels' Values & Performance Principles: collaboration, integrity, inclusion, customer focus, and respect
Preferred
Proficiency in Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, AutoCAD) preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
Employee recognition programs
Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide
Company
Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels International is a hospitality franchisor that provides businesses and travelers with a range of lodging options.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2024-06-25Post Ipo Debt· $600M
1996-10-16IPO
Leadership Team
Judd Wadholm
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands
Noha Abdalla
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-07
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