Architect Manager

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Your Purpose

The Architecture & Design department is responsible for the interior and exterior design development of vessels within the MSC Cruises New Building Programme, working in partnership with technical, marine, and naval architecture teams. The Architect Manager is responsible for leading the interior and exterior design coordination of a specific Class of vessels of MSC Cruises. The role will ensure that all guest (and crew) areas of vessels within the brand will be designed, developed, and outfitted in accordance with product and brand requirements whilst balancing schedules, quality, and cost. They will be required to follow the project from concept stage through to final delivery be responsible for design package deliverables, coordination of technical information and signing off the construction drawings received by the Yard and the delivery inspections of the areas onboard.

The role will require frequent visits to vessels in operation, shipyards, and the premises of subcontractors to carry out supporting works as necessary.

Your Impact

• Manages the drawing approval and shipyard deliverables following owner approval of the concept.
• Manages external architects / consultants and interactions with the relevant shipyards (the builder). Acts as escalation point for architectural development risks and issues through the project lifecycle.
• Leads the architectural and interior/exterior design value engineering process within projects, liaising with all stakeholders as required to ensure maximum value is obtained without compromising the architectural intent.
• Owns the coordination and management of Owners Supply related to architectural components of new building projects including Furniture, Artwork, Planting, Decoration with the dedicated teams within the NB.
• Works with Project & Site Teams to carry out final inspection and approval of indoor and outdoor public areas and cabins / suites as part of ship delivery activities. Validates the final product meets the original design and intent.
• Ensures adoption of standard business processes related to project management, commercial management, risk and issue management, document, and data management.
• Supports the Lead Manager when required and for board presentations

Your Journey so far

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture / interior design with focus on Ship / Yacht design preferred.
• Minimum 5-year experience working in architectural development.
• Demonstrable strong 2D and 3D drafting skills using AutoCAD / MicroStation / Rhino / Sketchup or similar.
• Fluent in communicating through multiple channels including presentations, reports, and documentation.
• Availability to travel as when required.
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, product datasheets, and supplier specifications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Your Essentials

The existing right to work in the UK/EU is preferred. 

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.