Cruise Architecture & Design Lead

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 10,000,000 - 50,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami seeks a Lead, Architectural and Design to provide leadership on new building projects, managing a team of architects and designers.

The role requires over 10 years in cruise design, with experience coordinating external firms, ensuring design intent and brand standards, and balancing cost considerations.

Travel up to 25% globally/domestically; strong communication and time management skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture required.
• Cruise ship new build or revitalization design experience preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years cruise design industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years managing large scale projects.
• Ability to travel internationally or domestically 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates architectural design for newbuild, revitalization or refurbishment projects.
• Develops team resources to manage large scale projects and cross-coordinates with external firms.
• Ensures brand concepts, design standards and voice of the Brand are reflected in design outputs.
• Creates presentations and reports for design management and cost control follow-ups.
• Assists with feasibility reviews, shop drawing coordination, and yard meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Cruise ship design experience preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Sketchup

Microsoft Project

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami seeks a Lead, Architectural and Design to provide leadership on new building projects, managing a team of architects and designers.

The role requires over 10 years in cruise design, with experience coordinating external firms, ensuring design intent and brand standards, and balancing cost considerations.

Travel up to 25% globally/domestically; strong communication and time management skills essential.