Sr. Associate, Design

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.

The Sr.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.

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.

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.

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.

Regularlyattendsmeetings with sponsors (clients).

Coordinates VR/IT Initiatives. Operates CAVE with skill.

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

Supports creation,building of foundational brand-design decks and immersion decks. Creates reports for management,bringsvisibility to project progress.

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

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 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 when required) exhibitinggood capabilities in written, oral, and graphic media.

Representsdepartment and self in a competent professional manner

Ishighly 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 communication skills - articulate in written, oral, graphic media

Anticipatesjob expectations, executes upon it. Seeks guidance…