Manager, Hotel Interior Design

Carnival Cruise Line • Fort Lauderdale, FL • 2d ago

Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Hotel Interior Design Manager to fill this role, which is based in our Fort Lauderdale office. Reporting to the Design Director, Interior Asset Management. This person will be responsible for upkeep of the hotel and crew areas onboard the Ships in respect to Interior repair and maintenance, as well as upgrades and improvement projects. This role will also support the Ships by supplying FF&E, finishes and materials, as well as coordinate third party suppliers and vendors in the implementation of projects both in-service and dry docks.

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Hotel Interior Design Manager. Is this you?

Responsibilities

Support all interior design aspects for designated Cruise Ships within the Princess Fleet.

Survey Ships to establish interior scopes, schedules, and budgets, to include repair and maintenance needs. Key player in building annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets.

Coordinate and implement interior projects onboard Ships.

Create purchase orders and raise Capital projects.

Support and work closely with Guest Experience, Hotel Operations, F&B, Entertainment, Onboard Revenue, Supply Chain, Logics, Finance, and other support departments.

Engage with outsourced contractors and consultants as needed.

Manage projects in dry dock, and in-service.

This includes soliciting bids and awarding work with third party vendors and managing projects to completion.

Work closely with Ship's Staff and Technical Pods to maintain all guest and crew areas onboard Ships assigned.

Scope: This role supports the design and maintenance of hotel and crew interior spaces across the Princess fleet. It involves collaboration with multiple departments and vendors and has a global impact through in-service and dry dock projects.

The role requires managing complex interior design projects, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, and compliance with brand standards.

It involves anticipating maintenance needs and resolving design and implementation challenges.

This role directly influences the quality and consistency of guest and crew environments across the fleet, contributing to brand perception and operational excellence.

While direct reports are not specified, the role requires leadership in managing cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and collaboration with internal departments to execute design projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in interior design or equivalent. Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and/or Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, Adobe Pro, Illustrator.

Knowledge of Hospitality Design Industry Standards and IMO Certifications.

Strong verbal and written communications in English.

Must have a valid Passport and be able to travel Internationally.

Minimum 10 years hospitality design experience.

Minimum 5 years Interior Project Management experience.

Minimum 5 years Design Manager experience a plus.

Experience working with contractors and outsourced consultants.

Beginning in 2028, this position will remain on the same Tuesday-Thursday in-office schedule but will transition to our new headquarters in the Miami, FL area.

What You Can Expect

Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family

Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Professional Development

Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement

Rewards & Incentives

Our Culture... Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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