Lead, Design Associate

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 newbuild, revitalization or refurbishment projects. Leads and develops a team of architects/designers working on specified projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years cruise design industry experience required.
Minimum of 5 years managing large scale projects.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design required, Architecture preferred.
Must possess skills in at least 2 of the following: AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Sketchup
Must be effective communicator with project team (and sponsor when required) exhibiting good capabilities in written, oral, and graphic media.
Represents department and self in a competent professional manner.
Is highly motivated, efficient, and organized.
Has fundamental understanding of time management, with priorities being established by supervisor.
Works on multiple projects, and multiple tasks under various team members.
Has strong ability to maintain focus?
Ability to travel internationally or domestically 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years managing direct reports preferred.
Cruise ship newbuild or revitalization design experience preferred.
Knowledge of cruise ship staterooms or crew areas preferred.
Microsoft Project is nice to know.

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 newbuilding 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.