Studio Director - Architecture

Description

• Responsible for overall team development, management and utilization
• Executes studio assignments related to revenue generation, profit outcomes, resourcing and talent disposition, operational effectiveness, marketplace influence, and client management and relationships
• Oversees and ensures that the project delivery and performance, and design quality and standards in the Studio meet brand consistency and process established by practice leadership
• Collaborates with the Managing Director and Global Practice Principal in marketing and business development activities and provides insight into industry intelligence and trends
• Contributes and works directly with the Managing Director to set overall studio targets and objectives within a service or practice
• Develops talent effectiveness and growth and liaises with other studios and offices on project resourcing, sharing and exchange
• Promotes WATG’s vision and its overall culture and ensures it is assimilated within the region while in line with the leadership attributes and WATG’s values and purpose
• Collaborates on opportunity pursuits with other service lines
• Supports the Managing Director in the areas of growth, revenue, profitability, project management, design, staff management and client relationships
• Spends at least 20% of time developing new and repeat business relationships and project leads, negotiating contracts, creating business plans, and collaborating with other service leaders to support existing and prospective clients
• Manages the day-to-day operation of the studio in collaboration with design and technical leaders, including the development and execution of project work plans

Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Positive and reliable talent management skills
• Environmental accreditation preferred
• Strong client leadership acumen
• Experience in establishing and executing business plans and market strategies
• 15+ years of experience and advanced knowledge of Architecture and Interior Design
• Successful track record of managing multiple small projects or fewer projects of larger size
• Resilient when under pressure
• Strong leadership skills
• Professional degree in Architecture or other related field of studies
• Professional license required

Benefits

• $150,000 to $200,000 Annually

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance