Director Design and Technical Services - Asia

• Provide strategic design direction to ensure all projects meet Aman’s brand identity, quality expectations, and operational requirements.

• Oversee multi-disciplinary consultant teams including architecture, interiors, landscape, engineering, and specialist services through all project phases from concept to completion.

• Review design documentation to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and adherence to brand guidelines.

• Lead the end-to-end management of multiple projects, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, schedules, and quality benchmarks.

• Monitor construction progress, review documentation, and oversee procurement processes for FF&E and OS&E, ensuring alignment with design intent.

• Drive quality assurance procedures, including mock-up room evaluations and site inspections.

• Stakeholder Engagement.

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with property owners, developers, consultants, contractors, and public agencies.

• Act as the primary liaison for design and technical matters, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on project objectives.

• Present design proposals and project updates to senior leadership and ownership groups for review and approval.

• Prepare and present Initial Project Reviews (IPRs), Design Progress Reviews (DPRs), and Construction Progress Reports (CPRs).

• Provide weekly updates to the Global Head of Design & Technical Services, highlighting progress, key risks, and upcoming priorities.

• Support feasibility studies and early-stage project evaluations to assess design and technical viability.

• Operational & CapEx Support.

• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure new and renovated properties meet long-term operational needs.

• Assist operating properties with CapEx planning, design reviews, and project control for refurbishments or upgrades.