Interior Designer

American Cruise Lines - Salisbury, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Salisbury, MD

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

About the position

American Cruise Lines is seeking an Interior Designer/Architect who will play a crucial role in enhancing the onboard experience for our guests. This position is dedicated to creating functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing spaces that reflect the comfort and style our guests expect while traveling on America's waterways. The ideal candidate will have a solution-focused mindset, adept at selecting furniture, fixtures, equipment, and decorative items while adhering to USCG regulations and budgetary constraints. The Interior Designer/Architect will be actively involved during the construction phase of our vessels, ensuring that all design elements and aesthetic items are incorporated as per the approved plans. This role also includes maintaining the quality of the interior spaces on our existing fleet, providing new design concepts, and updating layouts to support refurbishment and growth initiatives. Collaboration with ACL leadership, Chesapeake Shipbuilding, and external contractors is essential to deliver projects on time and within budget. As part of the Product team, the Interior Designer/Architect will report directly to the Director of Product and will be responsible for managing large-scale design projects simultaneously, aligning with the objectives set by senior leadership. This position requires a strong understanding of guest experience requirements, as well as the ability to utilize design software such as AutoCAD and Photoshop to prepare and illustrate final plans. The successful candidate will also oversee the installation of design elements and ensure satisfaction by frequently visiting ships to address any issues that may arise.

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).