Sr. Associate, Design

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Sr. Associate, Design to lead and coordinate architectural design for newbuilds, revitalizations, and refurbishments.

You will guide design across external firms, review proposals with senior leadership, and ensure ongoing brand alignment across all design phases. The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, strong communication, and travel up to 15% domestically or internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design or Architecture is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of design industry experience.
• Experience in cruise ship newbuild or revitalization design is preferred.
• Graphic design background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design intent is clear and aligned with brand standards.
• Coordinate with external architectural/interior design teams and consultants.
• Review drawings/proposals and provide innovative design solutions.
• Assist in cost and schedule management for design phases.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Strong design sense

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

SketchUp

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sr. Associate, Design

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

TheSr.Associate, Architectural Design, manages and coordinates architectural design work fornewbuild, revitalization or refurbishment projects. Plans,manages,and guides design while cross coordinating and sharing best practices effectively between external architectural, interior design and consultancy firms worldwide, guiding the design they provide. In collaboration with the Sr. Manager/Associatehe/she will review drawings/proposals, recommend decisions, and provide innovative solutions and ideas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuresthe design intent isapparentand credible, and that the voice of the Executive Steering Committee and Brand Think Tank is communicated clearly and consistently throughout the design process.

Applies and ensures the brand & design standards, CADD & drawing standards, and contract references,assistingSupervisor with oversight that project materials are delivered ona timelybasis.

Receives guidance and coordination from Sr. Associate and Manager on unusual or complexissues.

Thrives in an innovative, forward thinking, proactive, and collaborative environment that brings all disciplines together and creates favorable results. Commitment tolearning& growth of oneself and others.

Upholds SQM practices throughout all design phases.

Regularlyattendsmeetings with sponsors (clients).

Coordinates VR/IT Initiatives. Operates CAVE with skill.

Studies,collects,shares, compare,storesstatistical information,andanalyze various ships and areas bringing forth observations.

Supports creation,building offoundational brand-design decks and immersion decks. Creates reports for management,bringsvisibility to projectprogress.

Assistswith cost complexity balancing along with other cost control needs.

Regularlyassistsand 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, factoryvisitsand inspections during newbuilding process and drydockperiod.

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 willbe requiredto perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILL

Minimum of 5 years design industry experience required.

Minimum of 2 years managing large scale projects.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Designrequired, Architecture preferred.

Cruise shipnewbuildor revitalization design experience preferred.

Graphic design background desirable

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of cruise ship staterooms or crew areas preferred.

Mustpossessskills 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 (and sponsor whenrequired)exhibitinggood capabilities in written, oral, and graphic media.

Representsdepartment and self in a competent professional mannerIshighly motivated, efficient, and organized.

Has fundamental understanding of time management, with priorities beingestablishedby supervisor.

Works on multiple projects, and multiple tasks under various team members.

Hasstrongability tomaintainfocus.

Ability to travel internationally or domestically 15% of the time.

Exemplifiesstrong communicationskills - articulate in written, oral, graphic mediaAnticipatesjob expectations, executes upon it. Seeks guidance appropriately, independent with minimal direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired, to talk, hear sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, andoperatea pc.

The employee communicates, listens, compares variables, and assesses information.

The employee regularly moves about the office complex, and may climb, descend,liftor move 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The environment includes office location, and /or moving inside/outside the office.

A high noise level is possibleif visitingshipboard or offsite locations.

Ability to travel internationally or domestically 15% of thetime.

Key Relationships External architectural, interior design and consultancy firms worldwide.

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 Groupand each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.