Architect

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 Design Development Manager, the Architect is responsible for leading the graphic works according to 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. In this role, you will be required to follow the project from concept stage through to final delivery.

• Language: English (fluent both written and spoken)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture \/ interior design with focus on Ship \/ Yacht design preferred
• Demonstrable strong 2D and 3D drafting skills using AutoCAD \/ Rhino \/ Sketchup or similar
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Suite
• Fluent in communicating through multiple channels including presentations, reports, and documentation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow as a designer
• Availability to travel as when required
• Manages the drawing approval and shipyard deliverables following owner approval of the concept
• 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
• Ensures adoption of standard business processes related to project management, risk and issue management, document, and data management
• Supports the Director in Pre-Contract \/ R&D Activities as required and board presentations
• Work independently with supervision by a lead Architect, and able to thrive in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary project team environment
• Responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of projects on time and within given budgets
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned
• Development and refinement of design concepts under the guidance of a Lead Designer
• Development of technical detailing· Incorporating\/coordinating consultant work· Production drawings under the guidance of a Project Architect

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
The existing right to work in the EU.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

• Language: English (fluent both written and spoken)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture \/ interior design with focus on Ship \/ Yacht design preferred
• Demonstrable strong 2D and 3D drafting skills using AutoCAD \/ Rhino \/ Sketchup or similar
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Suite
• Fluent in communicating through multiple channels including presentations, reports, and documentation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow as a designer
• Availability to travel as when required
• Manages the drawing approval and shipyard deliverables following owner approval of the concept
• 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
• Ensures adoption of standard business processes related to project management, risk and issue management, document, and data management
• Supports the Director in Pre-Contract \/ R&D Activities as required and board presentations
• Work independently with supervision by a lead Architect, and able to thrive in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary project team environment
• Responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of projects on time and within given budgets
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned
• Development and refinement of design concepts under the guidance of a Lead Designer
• Development of technical detailing· Incorporating\/coordinating consultant work· Production drawings under the guidance of a Project Architec