Design Associate (Catering & Boh Design)

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POSITION SUMMARY:
Manages and coordinates catering design work for newbuild, revitalization or refurbishment projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports execution oversight by site office Super Intendents, Venue Coordinators, catering drawing review process, and participation in yard / contractor coordination meetings, mockup reviews, factory visits and inspections during newbuilding process and drydock period.
• Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
• Receives guidance and coordination from Sr. Manager on unusual or complex issues.
• Ensures that design guidelines & standards, such as USPH, Solas and DNV are fulfilled within content of design drawings and specifications, and that the materials are delivered on a timely basis.
• Possesses cost consciousness in all aspects of work and coordinates cost complexity balancing along with other cost control needs, such as Catering Lump Sum studies, New Technologies and Space efficient equipment.
• Aligns the design intent is apparent and credible way, coordinating the efforts with our Product Development partners and ensure it is consistently throughout the design process and Operational needs.
• Must be a strong communicator. Exhibits advanced capabilities in written, oral, and graphic media. Represents department and self in a competent professional manner.
• Stays current in industry trends and innovation through research and market knowledge.
• Occasionally accepts assignments for design concepts, space efficiencies, galley & pantry design development, drawings & details (elevations, sections, details) of designated venues.
• Independently plans, manages, guides design, and oversees projects, while cross coordinating and sharing best practices effectively between all our partners involved, such as venue coordinators, product owners, F&B operations, and Hotel Opps.

Financial Responsibilities:

Manages project spend up to $5 mil for revitalizations and $15 mil for newbuilds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design required, Architecture degree preferred.
• Initiates and regularly attends meetings with sponsors (clients) as an active participant & obtains approval on design.
• Creates presentations and project reports and updates for management review.
• Minimum 3 years design industry experience required.
• Studies, collects, shares, and stores statistical information, analyzes, and compares various ships and areas such as FOH vs BOH, Gross vs. NET spaces, Galley Alignment and Pantry optimizations, bringing forth observations, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Fosters an innovative, forward thinking, proactive, and collaborative environment as a role model that brings all disciplines together and creates favorable results. Commitment to learning & growth of oneself and others.
• Minimum of 1 years in the cruise or hotel industry.
• Cruise ship newbuild or revitalization project management experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess skills in at least 2 of the following: CAD, Power Point, Excel
• Ability to travel internationally or domestically 25% of the time.
• Knowledge of cruise ship or Hotel F&B operations and development preferred.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon.

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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