Senior Design Associate

Role Overview

• Supports the development and coordination of architectural design work for newbuild, revitalization, or refurbishment projects.
• Collaborates with brand representatives, external design firms, shipyards, and outfitters worldwide to meet the design intent while maintaining the budget and meeting brand aspirations.
• Reviews drawings and proposals, recommending decisions, and providing innovative solutions and ideas.
• Responsible for the organization and guidance of internal and external stakeholders through the ship design process while fostering positive working relationships and establishing collective trust.
• Owns the integration of complex maritime technology, fire codes, and safety regulations into a functional, aesthetically pleasing design.
• Owns the creation of presentations and reports for executive business decisions in architecture and interior design, leading the production of materials from advanced 3D digital drawings to detailed work in Revit or AutoCAD.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of design industry experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years managing large-scale projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Cruise ship newbuild or revitalization design experience preferred.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, 3D modeling (V-Ray/Rhino/Sketch-Up/N-scape), and AI tools (Veras, Midjourney, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills: Communicates effectively with project teams and sponsors, utilizing strong written, verbal, and visual skills to ensure clarity and collaboration.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, adaptability, and openness to feedback in a fast‑paced environment.
• Possesses a strong grasp of time management and prioritization, with guidance from supervisors, and demonstrates an unwavering ability to stay focused.
• Thrives in a nebulous environment, efficiently managing multiple projects and tasks across diverse teams while adapting to changing priorities.
• Displays proactiveness by anticipating challenges, taking initiative, and seeking opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Excels in teamwork by embracing learning opportunities, working independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, and displaying exceptional organizational and adaptability skills.
• Represents the department with professionalism, motivation, efficiency, and organization, consistently maintaining a high standard of work.

Tech Stack

• Ray

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Excellent career development opportunities