Architect Manager

Where passion meets opportunity

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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.

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. They 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.

Your Impact

• Manages the drawing process and coordinate the `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.
• Coordinate 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, 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.

Your Journey so far

• Language: English (fluent both written and spoken)
• 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, Cruise industry preferred
• 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.

Your Essentials

The existing right to live and work in the UK 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.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!