Ship Architecture & Design Lead

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami, FL seeks a Lead, Architectural and Design to steer design on newbuilds, revitalizations, and refurbishments. You will lead a team of architects and designers, coordinate with external firms, and ensure the design intent reflects brand standards across vessels.

You will manage resources, guide cross-disciplinary design efforts, and work closely with senior leadership to balance aesthetics with cost and feasibility in a fast-paced maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years design industry experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops team resources to manage large scale projects and coordinates between firms.
• Leads design across newbuild, revitalization or refurbishment projects.
• Ensures design intent is credible and aligns with brand concepts.
• Applies brand and design standards, assists with oversight of materials delivery.
• Plans and guides design while cross coordinating with external firms.
• Receives guidance from senior staff on complex issues and challenges.
• Maintains industry trend awareness and supports design concept development.
• Supports cost control and conducts occasional practical reviews for operations.

Skills

Effective communication

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

SketchUp

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design

Architecture degree preferred

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami, FL seeks a Lead, Architectural and Design to steer design on newbuilds, revitalizations, and refurbishments. You will lead a team of architects and designers, coordinate with external firms, and ensure the design intent reflects brand standards across vessels.

You will manage resources, guide cross-disciplinary design efforts, and work closely with senior leadership to balance aesthetics with cost and feasibility in a fast-paced maritime environment.