Interior Design Consultant

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Interior Design Consultant for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Hospitality clients in Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid).

Our client is seeking a Consultant, Interior Design to join our dynamic Architecture, Design & Construction (AD&C) team. This role supports Design Managers in guiding hotel owners and franchisees through the renovation and design review process. The Consultant assists with design evaluations, ensures brand standard compliance, and helps streamline communication between internal teams and external design partners.
Acting as an advisor and liaison, the Consultant provides design guidance that maintains brand integrity and elevates the guest experience across the client's diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate has experience in hospitality interiors, strong technical design knowledge, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to project management.

The Interior Design Consultant will be required to make independent decisions to approve or reject submitted designs based on review against brand standard requirements. They will exercise judgement on when to seek advice on these decisions or when brand approval/involvement is required. They will be required to interface with hotel owners, franchisees, and vendors, these actions and decisions have a great impact on the company's operations and public perception.
The primary role of the Interior Design Consultant is to engage with hotel owners throughout their renovation projects, review franchisee design submittals, and provide expert guidance to ensure compliance with brand standards. Additionally, these design reviews influence pending franchise agreements where FF&E approvals are a key component.

Responsibilities:
Design Review & Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for all interior design-related inquiries.
• Review interior design submittals to ensure compliance with brand standards and quality requirements.
• Provide feedback and guidance to franchisees and their design teams.
• Coordinate with Designer Managers to resolve complex design questions and ensure consistent brand interpretation.
• Address design inquiries with a balance of brand compliance, budget sensitivity, and operational functionality.
• Assist in preparing responses, reference materials, and visual examples to support owners and design consultants

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a main liaison for owners and internal team members during their renovation process.
• Partner with internal teams (for example Design Manager, Brand Leaders and Sourcing) to resolve design-related issues.
• Participate in meetings and presentations with owners and senior leadership.
• Maintain detailed logs of inquiries, design submittals, and resolutions.

Administrative & Project Coordination

• Maintain organized records of design reviews and correspondence.
• Help organize and maintain design resource libraries, finish samples, and standard documentation.
• Assist in tracking project timelines and follow-ups to ensure smooth coordination between owners and design teams.
• Support process improvements within the department.

Technical Expertise

• Provide guidance on space planning, finishes, and FF&E selections.
• Ensure designs meet operational, safety, and durability requirements.
• Stay current with hospitality design trends, emerging materials, and industry innovations.

Required Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture or Equivalent
• Experience: At least 2 years in hospitality design or related field.
• Knowledge of hospitality design standards, building code and brand compliance.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure in fast paced environment.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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