Architect Manager

at  MSC Cruises

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. Reporting to the Director, the Architect Manager is responsible for leading the interior and exterior design development of all vessels aligned to a single brand; 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. You will be required to follow the project from concept stage through to final delivery. The role will require frequent visits to vessels in operation, shipyards, and the premises of subcontractors to carry out supporting works as necessary.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture \/ interior design with focus on Ship \/ Yacht design preferred.
• Minimum 6-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.
• Language: English (fluent both written and spoken)
• 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 development and management of Owners Supply Budgets relating to architectural components of new building projects including Furniture, Artwork, Planting, Decoration.
• 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 that 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.
• Coaches and mentor’s junior staff.
• Supports the Director in Pre-Contract \/ R&D Activities as required and board presentations.VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
• Existing right to work in the UK is preferred

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises’ fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet’s average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises’ fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas “7 Golden Pearls” for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture \/ interior design with focus on Ship \/ Yacht design preferred.
• Minimum 6-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.
• Language: English (fluent both written and spoken)
• 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 development and management of Owners Supply Budgets relating to architectural components of new building projects including Furniture, Artwork, Planting, Decoration.
• 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 that 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.
• Coaches and mentor’s junior staff.
• Supports the Director in Pre-Contract \/ R&D Activities as required and board presentations.VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
• Existing right to work in the UK is preferre