Royal Caribbean Group

Associate, Design

Royal Caribbean Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Miami • United States

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About the role

  • Assist in managing and coordinating architectural design work for the newbuild department projects
  • Assists in planning and managing design deliverables while cross coordinating and sharing best practices effectively between external architectural, interior design and consultancy firms worldwide
  • Collaborate with our FFE design team to assist in managing and balance multiple projects from design to all stages of FF&E production and installation coordination
  • Understand space and scale while ensuring a seamless alignment with all furniture and loose material selections support the design intent and RCG standards
  • Collaborate/assist with FF&E design manager to design and development of custom carpets, furniture and other architectural materials
  • Selects and specified various FF&E catalogued pieces and/or custom relevant to the design brief
  • Reviews and tracks all FF&E submittals of each project
  • Coordinates with purchasing/procurement agent all specified furniture and accessories
  • Coordinates and participates in furniture reviews, factory visits and practicality reviews
  • Understands and applies FF&E design guidelines & standards, CADD & drawing standards, and contract references, assisting Supervisor with oversight that project materials are delivered on a timely basis
  • Thrives in a collaborative, innovative, forward thinking, and proactive environment that brings design, and operations disciplines together and creates favorable results
  • Commitment to learning & growth of oneself and others
  • Occasionally attends meetings with sponsors (clients)
  • Understands importance of maintaining client / consultant relationships studies, collects, shares, compares, and stores statistical information
  • Creates presentations for design management
  • Possesses cost consciousness in all aspects of work and understands importance of cost complexity balancing along with other cost control needs
  • Occasionally supports shop drawing review process, and yard / contractor coordination meetings and inspections during newbuilding process
  • Takes ownership of all assignments
  • Occasionally accepts assignments for design concepts, space planning, design development, drawings & details (elevations, sections, details) of designated venues
  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture
  • Hospitality design or cruise ship design experience Cruise a must
  • 1 – 3 years FF&E specialist preferable
  • Keeps up with social and hospitality trends
  • Highly creative, resourceful and self-confident
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Understands materiality, space and scale with the ability to sketch
  • Knowledgeable in furniture, fabrics, accessories, drapery, decorative lighting and other architectural finishes
  • Budget management skills
  • Positive attitude with an ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment
  • Ability to prioritize tasks with great time management skills
  • Auto CAD
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation & benefits package
  • Excellent career development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
FF&E designspace planningdesign developmentdrawing standardsbudget managementmateriality understandingsketching
Soft Skills
attention to detailcreativityresourcefulnessself-confidencetime managementadaptabilitycollaborationownershiporganizationclient relationship management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in interior designBachelor’s degree in interior architecture