Design Director

Overview

National Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Design Director for any of their Southern or Northern California offices. With over 19 offices across the U.S., the award-winning architecture design firm specializes in K-12 through college / university, healthcare, sports, and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community. Its well-established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of "Best Places to Work." For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital systems, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Join the award-winning team as a Design Director, where you'll spearhead their practice's design vision and elevate their commitment to quality across all departments. With a focus on promoting excellence in design, you'll also play a pivotal role in driving our marketing and business development efforts.

Your Impact :

• Develop firm-wide design standards that set the benchmark for excellence.
• Administer and supervise the design department to ensure cohesive and innovative design strategies.
• Lead design presentations, monitor project development, and provide expert design direction and support to uphold consistent and high-quality design standards throughout the firm.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of architecture practice, including design principles, building materials, construction methods, engineering integration, and building codes.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align design objectives with project goals and client expectations.

Here's What You'll Need :

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