Materials & Library Specialist

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Your Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials & Library Specialist to join our growing Architecture & Design department. Reporting to the Associate Manager, Interiors, the Materials & Library Specialist plays a key role in supporting the material selection process for both new building developments and refurbishment/maintenance projects within the architectural office in Genoa. The position is responsible for maintaining and curating the materials library, coordinating with suppliers, tracking and managing samples, and supporting the approval process in collaboration with design teams. The role also involves assisting with drawing reviews to ensure consistency with selected materials and approved specifications. This position acts as a central reference point for interior finishes and material resources, contributing to the quality, consistency, and efficiency of project delivery.

Your Impact

• Continuous updating of Material Library and seeking for the latest product and innovation in any material sector. Stays in touch with the Geneva and London Office Material Library, to keep mirrored samplings.
• Communicates with Suppliers to request sample suitable for Marine use (IMO MED certification), to check availability of it and, if requested, to get bespoke samples.
• Updates the coded archive of all bespoke items, to ensure accurate record for any future reference.
• Prepares detailed material book and Specifications for Guest and Crew areas, with coding and description of material and relevant positioning, and keeps it updated recording any modification or replacement.
• Prepares digital material board and collects relevant actual sample to be dispatched to the Shipyard.
• Works in close collaboration with the FF&E Team, with regards to upholstering and finishing.
• Supports the definition of alternative item in case of material replacement working close with the New Building Team and Q&R Dept., keeping an eye on any economic impact.
• Checks Contractors and Yard Drawings focusing on material codes and positioning to ensure they are correct.
• Checks and evaluates actual samples dispatched by Contractors, checking quality, finishing, durability, exact matching to reference sample.
• Checks and evaluates mock-up when requested.

Your Journey so far

• Qualification in Interior Design / Design / Art Studies / Architecture or related field
• Experience working in a similar role within interior design or architecture or within the cruise industry.
• Strong IT Skills including Excel, Power-Point, Auto-cad and Photoshop, familiarity with Rhino, Revit or Sketchup
• Ability to check and review technical drawings (plan, elevation, section and detail)
•Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines keeping attention to details
• Availability to travel for mock-up reviews, factory visits, and onboard inspections
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and archiving.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Your Essentials

• The existing right to live and work in the EU
• Fluent English language skills (additional languages are a plus).

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.