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Design Director

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In-Office
4 Locations
143K-214K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office
4 Locations
143K-214K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead and elevate firmwide architectural design; supervise and mentor design staff; ensure consistent design quality across projects; support business development, firmwide design standards, and integration of technologies into design processes.
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The Design Director is responsible for the overall design leadership of the practice, promoting quality design efforts across all departments within the office, and being actively involved in marketing and business development activities.


 

Your Impact:

  • Oversees and advocates for the highest quality, innovation, and elevation of design in support of our client’s goals and vision.
  • Supports the company’s mission for client centric design, process, and 
  • implementation.
  • Supervises a team of designers.
  • Oversees design presentations, monitors project design development, and provides design direction and support to ensure firmwide consistency.
  • Possesses thorough knowledge of architectural practice with an emphasis on design, building materials, construction methods, integration of engineering disciplines, and building codes/costs.
  • Serves as a thought leader in the design industry, participating in professional organizations, outreach, and mentorship of design staff.
  • Work collaboratively with firmwide design and thought leaders to support our design culture while bringing ideas to advance our practice.
  • Oversee the integration and advancement of firmwide technologies into our design process and outcomes.
  • Participates in developing and implementing firmwide design guidelines and  standards.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • A minimum of 15 years of experience.
  • At least a Bachelor of Architecture.
  • Must be a Registered Architect (NCARB).
  • LEED AP preferred.
  • Corporate, educational and/or healthcare experience preferred.
  • Strong commitment to customer service.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case.   The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.

$142,666.00 - $213,999.00

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

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