Senior Manager, Interior Design

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 The Royal Caribbean Group’s Royal Caribbean International brand has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Manager, Architecture and Design on the Product Development Team in the Private Destinations group reporting to the Senior Director, Design and Architecture.

This position will work onsite in Miami, Florida

Position Summary:

 As a Senior Manager within the Product Development team for Private Destinations, you will lead and oversee complex interior design projects from initial concept development through final execution. You will ensure that all initiatives are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and brand alignment. This role requires strong leadership in guiding cross‑functional teams, managing external design and FF&E consultants, and shaping strategic direction for major design efforts.

You will coordinate the full scope of interior design project activities, develop strategic plans, and act as the primary liaison between ownership and third‑party design partners. Responsibilities include defining project scope, managing budgets and schedules, mentoring junior team members, and providing oversight for large‑scale, high‑visibility design initiatives. You will ensure effective administrative, design, and technical execution across all assigned projects, maintaining efficiency and cost‑effectiveness while upholding the integrity of the brand’s design vision.

Additional duties include managing project communications and documentation, supporting departmental operational needs, and overseeing team assignments. You will develop fee estimates, determine scope, and prepare proposals and contracts for major interior design projects. In the absence of the Director of Design, you may serve in a team‑lead capacity to ensure continuity of leadership.

This role is best suited for a collaborative, proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional interior design solutions that elevate the overall guest experience and reflect the brand’s identity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently coordinates the work of Project Architects and balances multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development.
• Be an active participant in all product, design and production meetings to gain a thorough understanding of project vision.
• Participates in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conducts concept design, schematic design, design development, and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Senior Director of Architecture and Design, Director of Architecture and Design, Project Architect and other disciplines.
• Coordinates workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Tracks financial aspects of projects, and coordinates and adjusts work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule.
• Possesses excellent multi-disciplinary technical knowledge.
• Supports Product Development team by providing all necessary assets and studies for executive project alignment.
• Serves as the main liaison for design related updates to the core project teams made up of members from the product development, project management, construction and operations teams.
• Communicates effectively with consultants and internal project team to identify needs, evaluate alternative solutions, and deliver value added services.
• Facilitates consultant meetings as needed to drive the project goals and timelines forward.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to internal leadership, including facilitating ideation sessions, technical reviews, and overall feasibility and options.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Motivates project teams to effectively collaborate and is able to course correct to achieve project goals.
• Oversees all third-party consultant teams under contract with Royal Caribbean Group (contracts, ASAs, schedules, deliverables, etc.).

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

 Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture, or related field.

• Minimum of 12+ years of related design experience hospitality, Retail / Dining / Entertainment (RDE), theme park projects, as well as a minimum of 6 years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept through completion, with a strong command of space planning, material selection, FF&E specifications, and client relationships.
• Experience on campus style developments (multiple buildings).
• Familiarity with coastal developments with covered outdoor (unconditioned) areas
• Must be able to lead a team on projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch up, Adobe Creative Suite, and Lumion software.
• Strong planning and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to travel.

Design and Technical Excellence:

• Ability to oversee the design of large developments in hospitality, and commercial applications.
• Ability to participate in or lead the management of deliverables at all project phases.
• Ability to quickly learn and support Royal Caribbean International policies on project delivery, quality control, and safety.
• Strong skills to provide quick mark-ups, alternative solutions for areas that need immediate responses.
• Possess excellent multi-disciplinary technical knowledge.
• Possess strengths in space planning and interior architecture
• Possess strengths in furniture and millwork design
• Knowledge of Materials: understanding textures, finishes, and sustainability for informed selections that match the design intent.
• Knowledge of building codes and accessibility standards

Communications:

• Demonstrate success in collaborating with architects, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver fast-paced project timelines that align with brand identity and budget.
• Good leadership skills to lead and inform the Project Team of changes and updates.
• Ability to resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Possess an understanding of how to communicate difficult/sensitive information and challenges.

Leadership:

• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Ability to remain engaged and knowledgeable regarding emerging industry practices.
• Possess a desire and ability to lead and contribute on multiple levels within the design process

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!

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