Lead, Design Associate

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading cruise company based in Miami seeks a Lead, Design Associate with 7 years of design industry experience. The role involves managing architectural design for new builds and revitalizations. Responsibilities include overseeing large project teams, ensuring design intent reflects brand concepts, and maintaining communication with sponsors. Preferred candidates will have experience in cruise ship design, be proficient in software such as AutoCAD, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years design industry experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years managing large scale projects.
• Minimum of 2 years managing direct reports preferred.
• Cruise ship new build or revitalization design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates architectural design work for projects.
• Develops team resources to manage large scale projects.
• Regularly attends meetings with sponsors (clients).
• Upholds SQM practices throughout all design phases.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Sketchup

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Job description

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Lead, Design Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead, Architectural Design provides a leadership role and expertise to the new building projects as assigned by the SVP, Architectural Design. Manages and coordinates architectural design work for new build, revitalization or refurbishment projects. Leads and develops a team of architects/designers working on specified projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops team resources (people, processes, tools) to manage large scale projects. Independently plans, manages, guides design, and oversees projects, while cross coordinating and sharing best practices effectively between external architectural, interior design and consultancy firms, guiding the design they provide.
• Leader who ensures the design intent is apparent and credible, and that the voice of the Executive Steering Committee and Brand Think Tank is communicated clearly and consistently throughout the design process.
• Ensures that brand concepts are apparent and credible and fulfill the voice of the Corporation and each Brand, which continues our culture of design innovation.
• Applies and ensures the brand & design standards, CADD & drawing standards, and contract references, assisting Supervisor with oversight that project materials are delivered on a timely basis.
• Plans, manages, and guides design while cross coordinating and sharing best practices effectively between external architectural, interior design and consultancy firms, guiding the design they provide.
• Receives guidance and coordination from Sr. Associate and Manager on unusual or complex issues.
• Thrives in an innovative, forward thinking, proactive, and collaborative environment that brings all disciplines together and creates favorable results. Commitment to learning & growth of oneself and others.
• Upholds SQM practices throughout all design phases.
• Regularly attends meetings with sponsors (clients).
• Studies, collects, shares, compare, stores statistical information, and analyze various ships and areas bringing forth observations.
• Creates presentations and reports for design management.
• Assists with cost complexity balancing along with other cost control needs.
• Regularly assists and occasionally conducts practicality reviews to check that operational, risk or accessibility concerns are being considered in all aspects of design.
• Assist Sr. Associate with supporting shop drawing review process, and yard / contractor coordination meetings, mockup reviews, factory visits and inspections during new building process and drydock period.
• Stays current in industry trends and innovation through research and market knowledge.
• Occasionally accepts assignments for design concepts, space planning, design development, drawings & details (elevations, sections, details) of designated venues.
• Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages projects spend up to $10 mil for revitalizations and $50 mil for new builds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 years design industry experience required. Minimum of 4 years managing large scale projects.
• Minimum of 2 years managing direct reports preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design required, Architecture preferred.
• Cruise ship new build or revitalization design experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of cruise ship staterooms or crew areas preferred.
• Must possess skills in at least 2 of the following: AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Sketchup; Microsoft Project is nice to know.
• Must be effective communicator with project team.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.