Associate, Design

Role Overview

• 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