Architectural Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Key Relationships:         

Internal:    HPI Design and Procurement Departments.

External:   SRI Projects Team, SRI Department Heads, Resorts Management, Design Consultants, UVI and Vendors.

About Hospitality Purveyors International

Hospitality Purveyors International (HPI) is the exclusive design and procurement arm for all Sandals Resorts International properties which are wholly-owned and managed resorts . 

About the Position: 

The work involves a variety of construction project types related to hotels and resorts and includes both new construction and renovations. The CAD Designer will work closely with Interior Designers as well as independently to produce quality construction drawings incorporating furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), materials, custom millwork, and MEP items (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing). The CAD Designer must have excellent organizational skills, be self-motivated, and have high energy for a fast-paced office.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Work on multiple projects simultaneously, including assisting more senior Interior Designers as directed.

·         Adhere to design schedules and ensure deadlines are met.

·         Develop conceptual schemes in conjunction with designers.

·         Work with Interior Designers as well as independently to produce drawings at 3 phases: Schematic, DD, Construction documents.

·         Review drawings and details for coordination with all consultants including architects, engineers, landscape architects, lighting & AV consultants, millwork fabricators, etc.

·         Review and approve shop drawings and submittals.

·         Facilitate renderings.

·         Liaise with designers and on-site Project Managers to resolve construction/installation issues.

·         Travel to job sites for pre-project inspections, construction reports, and installations.

·         Adhere to HPI CAD Standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

·         Associate’s degree in interior design or architecture.

·         Five (5) years of experience in interior design or architecture.

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

·         Must be proficient with the entire Microsoft Office suite of products and AutoCAD.

·         Excellent knowledge of plans, drawings, specifications, construction techniques and details and building systems. 

·         Must be self-motivated.

·         Must have solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

·         Must have solid time management and prioritization skills.

·         Must have sound analytical skills.

·         Must have solid customer service and problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing (in English).

·         Ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers and external parties.

·         Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office Hours: Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Physical Demands: Moving furniture, etc., when on project installations.  Job sites can include hardhat construction conditions.

Travel Requirements: Travel to the Caribbean is required to assist senior team members in resort inspections and project installations. Frequency of travel as required by Sandals Resorts International (SRI) and HPID Directors and may include weekends and holidays.  A valid passport is required to travel to the Caribbean.

Hospitality Purveyors International (HPI) is the exclusive design and procurement arm for all Sandals and Beaches Resorts International properties which are wholly-owned and managed resorts.

Company Description

Hospitality Purveyors International (HPI) is the exclusive design and procurement arm for all Sandals and Beaches Resorts International properties which are wholly-owned and managed resorts.