Design Director

Description

• Present design concepts and proposals to clients
• Address client feedback and incorporate changes into designs
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely deliverables
• Collaborate with firm leadership and marketing teams to create compelling proposals, presentations, and promotional materials that showcase MBH’s design capabilities and unique value proposition
• Lead and actively participate in business development initiatives to secure new design projects for the studio, including identifying opportunities, networking, and developing client relationships
• Oversee schematic-level construction documents, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details
• Communicate design vision and concepts clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
• Stay current on retail and restaurant design trends, materials, and technologies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, managing their expectations to ensure satisfaction
• Provide space planning, interior elevations, and other visuals based on the client’s design standards and specific site conditions
• Participate in team meetings and design reviews
• Assist with developing proposals and reviewing contracts
• Identify & negotiate additional services with the client in a timely manner
• Drive the strategic growth of Design opportunities within the retail and restaurant studio by identifying emerging market trends, cultivating new client segments, and expanding service offerings
• Create compelling design presentations, including renderings, sketches, and mood boards
• Develop innovative and functional design concepts that meet client objectives and brand standards
• Collaborate with the Client’s design team to refine and develop design concepts
• Ensure projects comply with building codes and regulations
• Develop project timelines and budgets for multiple design projects simultaneously, and manage these projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing and operations

Requirements

• The ability to work across multiple offices and time zones
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Ability to direct the internal team on producing design documents that convey the design intent
• Strong leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and collaboration skills
• Experience or ability to grow a design studio
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• LEED accreditation and experience
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and accessibility requirements, and the ability to implement them into construction drawings
• Experience leading a team of Designers & the ability to develop and grow a junior staff
• Knowledge of design software, including Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Enscape, and Rhino
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis
• Ability to influence client stakeholders to align on design decisions
• Experience effectively presenting design concepts at industry conferences, including a track record of successful speaking proposal submissions
• Progressive career experience from Design Professional to Design Director, experience working at an Architectural firm as a Design Manager/ Director

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance