Artwork and Props Specialist

Where passion meets opportunity

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Your Purpose

The Artwork Coordinator will support the New Building team by overseeing the end-to-end process of integrating artworks and decorative elements aboard MSC Cruises ships. This includes coordinating with artists and artwork consultants from the early conceptual design phase through to production, installation, and final delivery on board. The role also involves ensuring seamless integration with the ship’s architectural design and maintaining alignment with shipyard timelines and requirements.

Your Impact

· Produce and maintain comprehensive booklets and specifications for artworks and plants installed on board. This includes details such as dimensions, locations, material types, and quantities.

· Manage and regularly update the internal archive and the artwork tracker to ensure easy access to information.

· Assist with the production of detailed briefs for artists and suppliers, these include technical specifications (e.g., dimensions from AutoCAD drawings, material requirements) and conceptual guidelines.

· Produce visualizations or mock-ups of artwork concepts to communicate design ideas to stakeholders.

· Communicate with suppliers to assist in the development of the artworks, ensuring that technical requirements and design concepts are met.

· Ensure that materials used for the artworks meet quality standards and that adequate fixing systems are selected.

· Supervise the installation of artworks on board.

· Coordinate with the warehouse team for the delivery and loading of artworks on board.

· Research potential suppliers and collate artwork ideas to be presented for approval.

· Ensure all artwork materials comply with established quality standards and are specifically suited to withstand marine conditions, including humidity, motion, and salt exposure.

· Advise on appropriate installation techniques and collaborate with suppliers to develop secure, marine-grade fixing systems tailored to the vessel’s specifications.

Your Journey so far

· Experience working in a similar role within the interior design or architecture sectors or within the cruise industry.

· Qualification in Interior Design / Design / Art Studies / Architecture or related field.

Your Essentials

· Fluent English language skills (additional languages are a plus).

· Excellent organisation and communication skills.

· Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines keeping attention to details.

· Strong IT Skills including Excel, Power-Point, Auto-cad and Photoshop.

· Active problem solver and team player.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and archiving.

· Availability to travel for mock-up reviews, factory visits, and onboard inspections

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.