Design Director

The Design Director is responsible for the overall design leadership of the practice, promoting quality design efforts across all departments within the office, and being actively involved in marketing and business development activities.

• Oversees and advocates for the highest quality, innovation, and elevation of design in support of our client's goals and vision.
• Supports the company's mission for client centric design, process, and implementation.
• Supervises a team of designers.
• Oversees design presentations, monitors project design development, and provides design direction and support to ensure firmwide consistency.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of architectural practice with an emphasis on design, building materials, construction methods, integration of engineering disciplines, and building codes/costs.
• Serves as a thought leader in the design industry, participating in professional organizations, outreach, and mentorship of design staff.
• Work collaboratively with firmwide design and thought leaders to support our design culture while bringing ideas to advance our practice.
• Oversee the integration and advancement of firmwide technologies into our design process and outcomes.
• Participates in developing and implementing firmwide design guidelines and standards.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience.
• At least a Bachelor of Architecture.
• Must be a Registered Architect (NCARB).
• LEED AP preferred.
• Corporate, educational and/or healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of design tool technologies such as REVIT, Rhino, Sketch-up, Generative AI, etc.
• Ability to interact with senior management, external client organizations, and vendors.
• Must be quality minded and self-motivated.