Manager, Hotel Interior Design

Job Description

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey. We are looking for an amazing Hotel Interior Design Manager to fill this role, located in our Seattle office.

The Hotel Interior Design Manager is responsible for shaping the visual and experiential identity of both brands through innovative interior design concepts for newbuilds, refurbishments, and fleet-wide enhancements. This role involves leading the creative process from concept development to presentation, managing FF&E sourcing, and ensuring compliance with IMO safety standards and sustainability goals. The Hotel Interior Design Manager will work closely with senior leadership, shipboard teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver designs that align with brand aesthetics and operational requirements.

Responsibilities include overseeing design implementation, negotiating with vendors, managing budgets exceeding $3M, and providing hands‑on oversight during shipboard installations. The position also requires expertise in space planning, renderings, and documentation of specifications to maintain design integrity.

Ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in interior design, at least four years of experience in marine or hospitality environments, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and project management tools. Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills are essential to balance creativity with operational and fiscal constraints.

• Design Development & Presentation – leading the creative process for interior spaces across newbuilds, refurbishments, and fleet-wide enhancements, preparing detailed presentations for senior leadership, and ensuring all designs align with sustainability and IMO standards.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Implementation – coordinating with internal teams and external partners to bring design concepts to life, negotiating with vendors, and monitoring timelines and installations.
• FF&E Sourcing & Compliance – overseeing the development and management of FF&E packages, ensuring all items meet IMO safety regulations, fire codes, weight restrictions, and sustainability objectives.
• Budget Management – full ownership of interior design budgets across multiple projects, collectively exceeding $3 million, including cost outlines, purchase orders, and financial reporting.
• Shipboard Engagement & Installation Oversight – providing hands‑on leadership during shipboard installations and dry dock surveys, verifying installations, and ensuring compliance with design intent and safety requirements.

• Scope – operating at the intersection of creative design and operational execution, influencing environments across the Holland America Line fleet and coordinating global vendor relationships.
• Impact – enhancing guest experience and brand perception across two luxury cruise lines, while managing compliance, sustainability, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Leadership – guiding cross‑functional teams through coordination, decision-making, and mentorship without formal direct reports.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design (required).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD or similar CAD software, and 3D modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of FF&E sourcing, maritime safety standards (IMO), and space planning principles.
• Ability to create detailed design presentations, including renderings and material boards.
• Familiarity with AMOS or similar systems for purchase orders and part number creation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel for shipboard installations and dry dock surveys.
• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in interior design, preferably in hospitality or marine environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading design projects from concept through implementation, including vendor negotiations and budget oversight.
• Proven ability to manage FF&E packages and ensure compliance…