Architect Manager

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.

• 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.