Luxury Interior Design Director – River Cruising

AmaWaterways River Cruises; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AmaWaterways seeks a highly creative Director of Interior Design to lead and define luxury onboard interiors, guiding refurbishment and newbuild programs that reflect warmth, residential comfort, and premium guest experiences.

The role partners with executive leadership, shipyards, and cross-functional teams to deliver design solutions that blend aesthetics with operational practicality, while driving brand standards across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years in luxury hospitality or related design, with senior leadership.
• Experience leading in-house teams and directing external firms.
• Deep understanding of luxury interiors and guest experience.
• Strong organizational and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute design philosophy and standards for AmaWaterways.
• Lead refurbishment and newbuild design programs across fleets.
• Direct external designers, shipyards, and cross-functional teams.
• Present design concepts to executives with visual storytelling.
• Oversee FF&E, material selections, schedules, and approvals.
• Balance aesthetics with durability, marine compliance, and operations.

Skills

Luxury interior design leadership

Team leadership

Brand standards

Project management

Presentation skills

Marine/interior design constraints

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

AmaWaterways seeks a highly creative Director of Interior Design to lead and define luxury onboard interiors, guiding refurbishment and newbuild programs that reflect warmth, residential comfort, and premium guest experiences.

The role partners with executive leadership, shipyards, and cross-functional teams to deliver design solutions that blend aesthetics with operational practicality, while driving brand standards across the fleet.