Signage Specialist

To support the Quality & Refurbishment and Newbuilding departments on all the activities related to the implementation and refitting of the signage on board the MSC Cruise ships.
- Very good knowledge of the Office package (Outlook,World, Excel, Power Point)
- Good knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
- Good knowledge of Illustrator and AutoCad softwares
- Spoken and written English (business fluent)
- Attention to detail, flexibility and teamwork skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving attitude
- Full availability to travel and \/or periods of stay onboard MSC Cruise ships in Italy or abroad
- Works in strict contact with the Quality & Refurbishment and Newbuilding team and MSC Corporate Departments on all projects related to the implementation of the Architectural, Hotel & Cautionary, Safety signage for the newbuilding and contemporary ships
- Prepares documents (Office files, PDF, PPT presentations) linked to the implementation of the mentioned projects
- Controls and analyses the architect drawings related to signage designs and location plans through specific softwares (AutoCad and Illustrator) and with on-site visits at shipyards and onboard the vessels
- Controls and analyses the technical contents of the Artistic and Wayfinding signage books
- Prepares documentation (texts, graphics, translations) for the Digital wayfinding signage
- Prepares briefs for the external consultants and MSC graphic studio (MSC Mediagráfica), that are appointed for the development of the signage designs
- Prepares of the Hotel & Cautionary signage book
- Studies, defines and implements Hotel & Cautionary onboard signage, in compliance with the Corporate Brand Guidelines
- Conducts market research aimed at identifying suppliers and new solutions related to the signage field, in cooperation with the Procurement department.
- On-site visits of the suppliers and quality inspection of the products
- Supervises & coordinates of all signage installations on board
- Processes ship’s requests related to signage maintenance (refitting, replacements etc.)

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
- Right to work in Italy

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.