Studio Design Leader, Education

Overview

Lead design for K-12 projects, overseeing concept to construction and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• thought leadership
• brand promotion
• project pursuit
• design excellence
• collaboration
• award submissions

Tasks

-Provide thought leadership and innovation within the firm as well as with clients and the educational industry. -Attend industry events and improve DLR Group brand recognition through publications, conferences, and speaking engagements. -Work collaboratively with Sector Leaders and and staff to lead the pursuit, award, design and resolution of work. -Promote design excellence through design charettes, critiques, sharing of projects, and design award submissions.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• ncarb certified
• sketchup
• revit
• master’s degree
• licensed architect

What You Bring

-10+ years of relevant experience as a Designer on educational projects. -Have an appreciation and passion for leading an integrated design team. -Ability to travel as project needs demand. -Be a recognized and respected as a design expert within the education market -Have a comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines. -Demonstrated experience in a client facing role for multiple education projects (K-12 and/or Higher Education). -NCARB certified -Sketch-up and other 3D Rendering Software (Revit, Enscape, Lumion). -Ability to work both independently and effectively in a cross-disciplinary team atmosphere and across multiple offices. -Master’s Degree in Architecture or B.Arch professional degree -Have excellent presentational, written, and verbal communication skills coupled with strong organizational skills -Have the ability to craft and test conceptual ideas quickly and to facilitate collaborative review of the work. -Licensed Architect or ability to become registered

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About Dlr Group

-Now 100% employee-owned, it pioneered integrated design—melding architecture, engineering, planning and interiors under one roof. -Its portfolio includes museum transformations, university campuses, transit hubs, and sports stadiums. -Specializing in sectors such as civic, justice, cultural centers, K-12 and higher-ed campuses, hospitality, and transit. -Standout projects include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, LAX automated people mover stations, Mall of America expansions, and performing-arts centers. -The firm has a legacy of acquiring regional specialists, enhancing its expertise in areas like theatre and healthcare design.

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