Lead, Design Associate

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead, Architectural Design provides a leadership role andexpertiseto the new buildingprojects as assigned by the SVP, Architectural Design. Manages and coordinates architectural design work fornewbuild, 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. Independentlyplans, 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.

Leaderwho ensures the 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.

Ensures that brand concepts areapparentandcredible andfulfill 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 ona 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 coordinationfrom 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 to learning& growth of oneself and others.

Upholds SQM practices throughout all design phases.

Regularlyattendsmeetings with sponsors (clients).

Studies,collects,shares, compare,storesstatistical 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.

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 marketknowledge.

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 required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages projectspendup to $10 mil for revitalizations and $50 mil fornewbuilds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 10 years cruise design industry experience required.

Minimumof 5years managing large scale projects.

Minimum of 2 years managing direct reports preferred.

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

Cruise shipnewbuildor revitalization design experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND 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 toknow.

Must beeffectivecommunicator with project team (and sponsor when required) exhibitinggood capabilities in written, oral, and graphic media.

Representsdepartment and self in a competent professional manner.

Is highly 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. Has strong ability tomaintainfocus?

Ability to travel internationally ordomestically
25% of the time.

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 regularly required, to talk, hear sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, andoperatea pc.

The employee communicates,…