JOB DESCRIPTION: Managing different design aspects in accordance with brand vision and operational guidelines for Regent Newbuilds and Hotel Department, using their technical expertise in the architectural design. Ensuring design and creative deliverables are aligned to brand's expectations and executed in a timely manner. The role holder will work closely with the Senior Director Architectural Design and next generation, the NCLH New Building Team located in Italy, key stakeholders, and architects, to support the process of design of cruise ships.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide quality control over design outputs from architects to ensure designs meet the brand's vision. providing feedback for improvements to design if necessary.
- Work in close contact with the Architectural firms during the development of the design.
- Assist in the continuous development of Architectural Standards.
- Prepare architects' scope of work and review related drawings.
- Participate to meetings with the Sr. Director of Hotel New Build, Hotel Operations, Casino, Entertainment and Onboard Revenue teams to obtain feedback and review the different deliverables set by the architects.
- Attend mockup reviews, factory visits and to ensure quality and comfort meets expectations.
- Perform research and development for future newbuild trends within the industry and on land to come up with recommendations for future implementations.
- Participating in technical discussions for the discipline with the shipyard, the brand's operations team, architects and consultants.
- To support the Senior Director Architectural Design and next generation with the project's cost complexity activities.
- Prepare reports and presentations for brand's Top management team, related to design activities and involved costs.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
DEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's degree
FIELD(S) OF STUDY: Architecture, Interior Design or any equivalent combination of relevant background and experience. Interior design license preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in design industry experience required. Minimum of 3 years' experience managing large scale projects in the cruise ship industry.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Strong proficiency with computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Auto CAD).
- Must be highly motivated and possess a high degree of organizational skills, flexibility, and confidentiality. Able to build and maintain relationships across different levels of staff and management.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Must be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and have knowledge of interior design for cruise ships. Must be able to effectively communicate strategic vision and plans across various project teams and stakeholders when required.
- Knowledge pertaining to USPH, SOLAS and ADA requirements. Exhibits good capabilities in written, oral, and graphic media. Represents department and self in a competent and professional manner. Travel up to 30% required.
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