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NAVAL ARCHITECT to join our Boat & Yacht Design Team Navia Design is a leading Nordic boat and yacht design studio. We help launch, grow, and evolve progressive yards by integrating Design and Naval Architecture. The office is located in Helsinki, Finland. Navia is the Boat and Yacht Design team at Aivan. As we continue to develop our Naval Architecture team, we are on the lookout for an experienced Naval Architect to join our award-winning group of designers and engineers. You will be part of a team in charge of the technical definition and documentation of leisure crafts (motorboats up to 24m), from pre-concept up to follow-up of construction and sea trials. Main Tasks & Responsibilities • Mass estimation • Structural calculation (design + scantling ISO 12215-5) • Stability & seakeeping (calculation ISO 12217-1, booklet and documentation) • Selection of main components • Integration of components and network • Hull design • Performance & propulsion calculation • Rule assessment and approval follow-up • General technical arrangement & main drawings • Technical documentation & client communication Required Skills • 3-5 years of experience with serial-production or semi-custom leisure crafts (up to 24m) • Proven design office experience with a hands-on track record of taking vessels from concept to production design • Deep knowledge of all aspects of Naval Architecture • Good knowledge of RCD and associated ISO rules • Good understanding of composite construction • Good know-how of mass estimation • Technical mindset • Good project management skills • Curiosity and capacity to learn new skills • Fluent English Appreciated Skills, not mandatory: • NMMA, IACS, ABYC rules • Rhino 8, Orca 3D V3 JOIN US! Please submit your CV using the link below. See selected reference works of Navia at www.navia.fi and get to know the mother company at www.aivan.fi. About Aivan Aivan is a leading Finnish design and innovation agency. We help launch, grow, and evolve progressive businesses. We do that by integrating brand, design and communications. Apply Please fill in the application form on or before July 5, 2026 . We use a service called Personio to manage job applications. If you have questions, please contact Veera Vatanen ([email protected]).