Senior Manager Architectural Design

Company Description Royal Caribbean Group is a global cruise vacation company dedicated to delivering unforgettable, responsible vacation experiences and building meaningful careers. Through its brands—Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea—and joint ventures TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the Group operates a fleet that sails to more than 800 destinations worldwide. Team members work in a multicultural environment with colleagues from over 126 countries, where individuality is valued and inclusion is central to the culture. The company is consistently recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, reflecting its focus on integrity, safety, and environmental stewardship. Applicants can explore opportunities and learn more about careers at https://careers.royalcaribbeangroup.com/.
Role Description The Senior Manager Architectural Design is a full-time, on-site role based in Miami, FL, responsible for leading the planning, design, and development of architectural concepts for Royal Caribbean Group’s projects. This role oversees design standards, reviews drawings and specifications, and ensures that all architectural solutions align with brand guidelines, guest experience goals, safety regulations, and sustainability objectives. The Senior Manager collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, external design firms, and project teams to manage design deliverables, maintain timelines, and support project budgets. Day-to-day work includes directing design strategy, providing technical and aesthetic guidance, coordinating cross-functional input, and presenting design recommendations to leadership. The role also involves monitoring industry trends, driving innovation in architectural design, and supporting continuous improvement across the project portfolio.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in architectural design or related fields, including managing complex design projects and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in architectural planning, concept development, and integration of guest experience, safety, and environmental considerations into design solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal partners, external consultants, and senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating design documentation, reviewing technical drawings and specifications, and supporting schedule and budget adherence.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, safety standards, and best practices in sustainable and energy-efficient design.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline; professional licensure or certification is preferred.
• Proven ability to operate in a multicultural, inclusive environment and to support a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Experience in hospitality, cruise, maritime, or large-scale commercial projects is a strong advantage.