Royal Caribbean Group

Manager, Architectural Design

Royal Caribbean Group$90K — $130K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional architecture experience; degree from an accredited program preferred
  • Extensive experience in cruise industry master planning; hospitality design is a plus
  • 8+ years managing related design experience in sectors including RDE and theme parks
  • Minimum 5 years project management experience with multi-million-dollar projects
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Photoshop
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities; excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively across diverse global cultures and travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee architectural design projects from conception to completion.
  • Ensure design intent and brand communication are clear and consistent across teams.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging professional growth.
  • Develop and manage resources for large-scale projects and share best practices.
  • Uphold design standards and ensure timely delivery of materials throughout project phases.
  • Initiate and participate in sponsor meetings to obtain necessary design approvals.
  • Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the Newbuilding department, analyzing project-related data.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment with a leading cruise line.
  • Collaborative culture that prioritizes personal and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to manage significant, high-profile projects within the cruise industry.
  • Ability to influence design direction and project success with international scope.
  • Work on projects that blend architecture with exciting entertainment and hospitality sectors.
Full Job Description
The Royal Caribbean Group's Newbuild Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Manager, Architectural Design to the Director, Design role. The position is onsite and based in Miami, Florida. The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship. POSITION SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE: The Manager, Architectural Design brings leadership and expertise to various newbuild, revitalization and refurbishment projects. In collaboration with senior Design leadership, this candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This candidate will provide guidance to a team of architects and designers for the successful execution of these projects and serve as a conduit of information and intelligence from the corporation and brand to external architects and design firms, ensuring the success of these groups. The Manager, Architectural Design reviews drawings/proposals to recommend decisions, provides innovative solutions and ideas, and ensures the design team is prepared for key start-ups and milestones. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 3 Ensures design intent is apparent and credible, and that the voice of the Executive Steering Committee and Brand is communicated clearly and consistently to all workstreams, both internal and external. 3 Fosters an innovative, forward thinking, proactive, and collaborative environment as a role model that brings all disciplines together and creates favorable results. Shows a positive commitment to the learning & growth of oneself and others. 3 Embraces the value of the design guidelines & standards, CADD & drawing standards, and contract references, taking the leadership that they are fulfilled within content of design drawings and specifications, and is ultimately accountable that the materials are delivered on a timely basis. 3 Develops team resources (people, processes, tools) to manage large scale projects. Independently plans, manages, guides design, and oversees projects, while cross coordinating and sharing best practices effectively between external architectural, interior design and world-wide consultancy firms, guiding the design they provide. 3 Upholds SQM practices throughout all design phases. Brings proactiveness in creating new methods and processes for better executing design work. 3 Initiates and regularly attends meetings with sponsors as an active participant & obtains approval on design. 3 Acts as liaison between various stakeholders and the Newbuilding department. 3 Understands the business value of studies of statistical information. Analyzes and compares various ships and areas such as public vs. crew areas, outdoor decks vs. enclosed spaces, dining vs. entertainment spaces, etc., bringing forth observations, conclusions, and recommendations. QUALIFICATIONS: 3 Ten or more years of professional experience, professional degree in architecture from an accredited program, licensure preferred but not required. 3 Extensive experience with master planning, cruise industry highly preferred. 3 Bachelor of Architecture 3 Minimum of 8 years of related design experience hospitality, Retail / Dining / Entertainment (RDE), theme park projects, as well as a minimum of 5 years of project management experience 3 8+ years of experience within cruise design industry preferred. 3 Minimum of 8 years managing multi-million-dollar projects and managing high- performing teams. 3 Proficient in use of AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process 3 Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Bluebeam, Photoshop 3 Must be able to lead a team on projects. 3 Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and employees, across diverse cultures around the world. 3 Strong planning and mentoring skills 3 Exceptional organizational skills 3 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 3 Ability to travel internationally or domestically at least 25% of the time. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 3 Management of multi-million-dollar projects in the range of $50 mil for revitalizations and $500 mil. for newbuilds. Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property. We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world. The company provides celebrity cruises and silversea cruises. Royal Caribbean Group was established in 1968 in Miami, Florida.

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