Interior Designer

American Cruise Lines - New Haven, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

New Haven, CT

1,001-5,000 employees

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

About the position

The Interior Designer/Architect at American Cruise Lines is responsible for creating functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing spaces onboard the company's ships. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that design elements meet both aesthetic and regulatory standards while enhancing the guest experience. The designer will oversee large-scale projects, manage design presentations, and ensure that all design aspects are incorporated during the construction phase of new builds, as well as support the refurbishment of existing vessels.

Responsibilities

• Develops large-scale design projects simultaneously according to desired objectives and goals from senior leadership.
• Works with Hotel Operations to determine Guest Experience requirements for interior design items.
• Uses AutoCAD, Photoshop, Rendering and modelling software to prepare and illustrate final plans.
• Manages and develops presentation boards, renderings, drawings, floor plans, elevations, detail sections, finishes schedules, lighting/reflective ceiling plans and area specifications, as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, painters, and builders on how interior spaces should function, appear, and be finished.
• Acts as company representative for American Cruise Lines in the shipyard.
• Prepares sketches or other visual aids to demonstrate designs.
• Provides material, fabric reselection and design change support.
• Provides updated design concepts and layouts as needed for refurbishment projects.
• Determines timelines and project costs and presents accurate estimates.
• Oversees the installation of materials, furniture, and other design elements.
• Makes recommendations for replacement and improvements of shipboard spaces.
• Works with Purchasing team on orders or obtains necessary materials, adhering to USCG regulations and budget specifications.
• Ensures satisfaction by visiting ships frequently and resolves any issues or concerns.
• Supports the standardization of ships décor, furniture, and accessories.
• Makes recommendations to improve the maintainability of the interior design elements on the ships; imposes design standards to increase life-cycle cost effectiveness.
• Approves material samples, proposed substitutes, and contractors' shop drawings for refurbishment projects to ensure design objectives are accurately reflected.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of interior design principles, space planning, furniture design, lighting design, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) specifications
• Ability to use AutoCAD, Photoshop, Rendering and modelling software
• Proven track record of successfully managing large interior design projects from concept to completion, preferably within the hospitality, cruise, or luxury travel industry
• Strong organizational and process skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with hospitality or luxury travel industry design projects
• Familiarity with USCG regulations

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance