Studio Practice Leader - Mission Critical

Description

• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio relating to all staff, business and financial operations
• Acts as a primary interface with clients for respective studio, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
• Operates with “ONE Firm” mindset, minimizes the sector and operational variables within the office in collaboration with Regional Practice Director
• Serves as a technical resource for the studio, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles
• Manages client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination for respective studio in collaboration with project team leadership
• Emphasizes and incorporates HKS strategic priorities, such as Design Measures into client solutions
• Reviews conceptual development and, in collaboration with Studio Design Leader, provides leadership, inspiration and motivation to the design team to ensure that the highest quality design documentation is produced and client satisfaction is achieved
• Partners with Office Director as a liaison between the firm leadership and staff, communicating firm and regional initiatives and priorities
• Integrates HKS services, expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject
• Partners with studio and office leadership to further the strategic goals of the firm, sector and office
• Collaborates during the initial marketing stages through completion of construction, including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and delivery
• Collaborates in strategic planning and facilitates communication for specific practice with other leaders, such as vetting studio marketing strategy and allocating needed resources
• Collaborates with leaders such as Project Manager and Studio Design Leader to lead the team through all phases by guiding, advising and mentoring other designers on project work, developing design direction and leading critiques
• Monitors staffing, utilization and growth management across the studio, including recommending adjustments where necessary
• Oversees projects assigned to respective studio by focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment and project documentation

Requirements

• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, related degree for respective field, or relevant years in education or experience
• Typically 15+ years of experience, including experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in both project work and talent/resource development
• Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for design teams from business development presentations through developing strategy and design concepts
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
• Significant experience in the practice area of the studio
• Excellent presentation skills
• Familiarity in the capability and benefits of design-related software preferred
• Successful track record in success building, nurturing and fostering new client relationships
• Travel will be required.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Licensure or certification in chosen field preferred
• Ability to work closely with design leaders to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy, and to facilitate its advancement across the firm

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance