Do you want to take a leading role in defining future vessel designs for demanding clients across specialized vessel segments?
At Vard Design, you will work at the very front of the design process – where the most important decisions are made. As Lead Naval Architect in Conceptual Design, you will drive the development of new vessel concepts, balancing performance, cost and sustainability, and play a key role in winning new projects.
We also have a core team of supporting specialists with long experience and in-depth skills and competence, enabling and amplifying the Lead Naval Architect capacity. We succeed as a team!
At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding.
So – what are you waiting for?
You will combine technical expertise, commercial understanding and leadership in early-phase projects:
You will have a visible and influential role, both internally and externally, and contribute directly to shaping VARD’s future project portfolio.
VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.
This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.
VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with Social by VARD you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.
With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!
Thomas Olsvik, Vice President Conceptual Design, 416 69 802
Kjell Morten Urke, General Manager, Vard Design, 997 48 982
Skansekaia 2
6002 ÅLESUND
Arbeidsgiver: Vard Design AS
Referansenr.: 5150941714
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Regular
Søknadsfrist: 16.08.2026
VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD consists of nine shipyards and subsidiary companies in the areas of design, electro, piping, accommodation and handling systems. Our head office is localized in Ålesund, and we have approximately 8300 employees working in Norway, Romania, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Croatia, Italy, India, Canada, US, Poland, Estonia, Chile and UK.