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Overview :

HKS Denver is seeking an Office Design Leader to join our team.

Responsible for advancing Design Excellence (as defined by the Design Enterprise) in the respective office. Must ensure, and participate in, critical design dialog across all project teams within the office and evaluate the quality of office work against the strategic plan.

The Office Design Leader often leads or participates in multiple projects concurrently. The role focuses on growing design leadership skills related to relationship-building, collaboration and interpersonal skills while working on great projects for exceptional clients.

Responsibilities :

Supports all project design leaders and project teams within the office and evaluates the quality of office work against the strategic plan, in collaboration with office and office leadership
Holds all designers in their office accountable for design quality in each of their studios
Participates in quarterly Regional Design Summits and / or Practice Design Summits to review work within the region in the spirit of continuous improvement
Collaborates in strategic planning and facilitates communication for specific practice with other leaders, as well as vetting office marketing strategy and allocating needed resources
Ensures project teams develop measures that can be evaluated during all stages of the project for the design enterprise standards of integration, innovation and impact
Collaborates on projects assigned to respective office by focusing on the project process, development of the vision and goals, service / delivery, work environment and project documentation
Collaborates with leaders such as Project Manager, Studio Practice Leader and Regional Design Director to lead the team through all phases by guiding, advising and mentoring other designers on project work, developing design direction and leading critiques
May act as a primary interface with clients for respective office, building and

strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their mission, goals, policies, needs and progress

Manages client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination for respective office in collaboration with project team leadership

Serves as a design resource for the office, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles

Reviews concept development and, in collaboration with Studio Practice Leader and Regional Design Director, provides leadership, inspiration and motivation to the design team to create the highest quality design documentation and to achieve client satisfaction

Emphasizes and incorporates HKS strategic priorities, such as Design Measures into client solutions

Operates with "ONE Firm" mindset, minimizes the sector and operational variables within the office in collaboration with Regional Design Director

Integrates HKS services, expertise, and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Qualifications :

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, related degree for

respective field, or relevant years in education or experience

Licensure or certification in chosen field preferred

Typically, 15 years of experience, including experience in a leadership role with

demonstrated success in both project work and talent / resource development

Significant experience in the practice area

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Familiarity in the capability and benefits of design-related software preferred

Familiarity in the functionality of Vision

Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred

Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time

Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for design teams from business development presentations through developing strategy and de sign concepts

Successful track record in success building, nurturing and fostering new client

relationships

Excellent presentation skills

Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to work closely with design leaders to promote an inter-disciplinary design

approach and philosophy, and to facilitate its advancement across the firm

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Base Salary Range : $115K to $140k annually - Denver Location only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Denver location only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short / long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

Application Deadline : 01 / 01 / 2025

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal .

HKS is an EEO / AA Employer : M / F / Disabled / Veteran

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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