Job Description

Several locations in Florida

Role Overview
The Design Director provides strategic design leadership across the organization, driving innovation, maintaining the highest standards of quality, and fostering a collaborative culture. This role ensures consistency in design excellence while actively contributing to business development and client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and advocate for design quality, creativity, and innovation in alignment with client goals and project vision.

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering professional growth and development.

• Oversee design presentations and monitor project development to ensure firmwide consistency and excellence.

• Provide design direction and guidance throughout all project phases.

• Maintain deep knowledge of architectural practice, building materials, construction methods, engineering integration, and codes/costs.

• Serve as a thought leader in the design community through participation in professional organizations, outreach, and mentorship.

• Collaborate with internal design leaders to strengthen design culture and advance innovative practices.

• Integrate emerging technologies and tools into the design process to enhance outcomes.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of firmwide design standards and guidelines.

• Support marketing and business development efforts with strong design representation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience.

• Bachelor of Architecture required; advanced degree preferred.

• Registered Architect (NCARB).

• LEED AP accreditation preferred.

• Experience in corporate, educational, and/or healthcare sectors preferred.

• Strong commitment to client service and design excellence.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with design tools such as Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Generative AI, etc.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated and quality-driven with the ability to engage at all levels of client and stakeholder interaction.
  
  
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  Chuck Hennemann