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)