Design Director | K-12 & Higher Education

Northern Impact•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

National Award-Winning Studio is actively seeking a Design Director for their Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga, San Diego, or Anaheim office. 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. It's 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.

Requirements

15+ years of architectural experience
Bachelor of Architecture degree (minimum)
Active Registered Architect license (NCARB)
Experience in K-12 education or higher education required
Exceptional client service orientation
Ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience interacting with senior management, clients, and vendors
Self-motivated with meticulous attention to quality

Nice To Haves

LEED AP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide overall design leadership, championing quality and innovation across all departments.
Play an active role in both project delivery and business development, ensuring work consistently exceeds client expectations and sets industry benchmarks.
Champion design excellence and innovation while supporting clients' goals and vision.
Advance the company's client-centric design philosophy, processes, and implementation strategies.
Lead and mentor a team of talented designers.
Guide design presentations, monitor project development, and provide direction to ensure consistency across the firm.
Apply comprehensive knowledge of architectural practice, including materials, construction methods, engineering integration, and building codes/costs.
Serve as a thought leader in the design industry through participation in professional organizations and community outreach.
Collaborate with firmwide design leaders to strengthen their design culture while introducing fresh perspectives.
Drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies into design processes and outcomes.
Develop and implement firmwide design guidelines and standards.