Royal Caribbean Group · 1 day ago
Sr. Associate, Design
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRoyal Caribbean Group is a leading company in the cruise industry, and they are seeking a Sr. Associate, Architectural Design to manage and coordinate architectural design work for newbuild and refurbishment projects. The role involves ensuring design intent, applying brand standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver innovative design solutions.
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Responsibilities
Ensures the design intent is apparent and 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 on a 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
Regularly attends meetings with sponsors (clients)
Coordinates VR/IT Initiatives. Operates CAVE with skill
Studies, collects, shares, compare, stores statistical 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, brings visibility to project progress
Assists with cost complexity balancing along with other cost control needs
Regularly assists and 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, factory visits and inspections during newbuilding process and drydock period
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 will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years design industry experience required
Minimum of 2 years managing large scale projects
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design required, Architecture preferred
Must possess skills 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) exhibiting good capabilities in written, oral, and graphic media
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
Ability to travel internationally or domestically 15% of the time
Exemplifies strong communication skills - articulate in written, oral, graphic media
Anticipates job expectations, executes upon it
Seeks guidance appropriately, independent with minimal direction
Preferred
Cruise ship newbuild or revitalization design experience preferred
Graphic design background desirable
Knowledge of cruise ship staterooms or crew areas preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation & benefits package
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (19)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.43BKey Investors
RCI HoldingsMorgan Stanley
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $2.28B
2024-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Jason Liberty
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Matt Denesuk
SVP, Chief AI Officer
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