Studio Practice Leader - Mission Critical

Description

• Partners with Office Director as a liaison between the firm leadership and staff, communicating firm and regional initiatives and priorities
• Oversees projects assigned to respective studio by focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment and project documentation
• Integrates HKS services, expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject
• Operates with “ONE Firm” mindset, minimizes the sector and operational variables within the office in collaboration with Regional Practice Director
• Manages client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination for respective studio in collaboration with project team leadership
• 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
• Serves as a technical resource for the studio, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio relating to all staff, business and financial operations
• Monitors staffing, utilization and growth management across the studio, including recommending adjustments where necessary
• Emphasizes and incorporates HKS strategic priorities, such as Design Measures into client solutions
• Collaborates in strategic planning and facilitates communication for specific practice with other leaders, such as vetting studio marketing strategy and allocating needed resources
• 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 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
• 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance