Design Director

TN France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Design Director to elevate design excellence across projects. This multifaceted role emphasizes strategic planning and fostering innovation while ensuring the highest design quality. You will serve as the main client interface, advocating for their needs and exceeding expectations. With a focus on climate-conscious design, you will guide teams through all project phases, mentoring future leaders and enhancing the studio's design culture. Join a company that values a balanced lifestyle and invests in your professional growth through comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Prestations

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Profit Sharing

Biannual Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Design Management, preferably in Architecture & Design.
• Strong knowledge of French building regulations and design phases.

Responsabilités

• Ensure design quality across all projects and foster client relationships.
• Mentor future leaders and advocate for sustainable design practices.

Connaissances

Design Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Programming and Space Planning

Client Service

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Outils

Revit

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Design Director Role Overview

The Design Director will transform expectations. This multifaceted role focuses on Design, strategic planning & support, with primary accountability for Design Excellence across projects. You will oversee the implementation of best practices and foster a culture of curiosity and innovation that enhances client, peer, and community experiences. At Gensler, we create emotional connections through meaningful design solutions that positively impact everyday life.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the highest design quality for all projects under your direction and contribute to studio-wide design standards.
• Serve as the main client interface for design direction, fostering genuine, accountable relationships throughout and beyond each project.
• Advocate passionately for our clients, aiming to exceed their goals and expectations.
• Promote diverse perspectives and expansive thinking, working across all design axes to ensure project synergy.
• Define a project's creative foundation by clarifying goals, strategy, and conceptual direction, guiding the team to deliver the 'big idea' across all touchpoints.
• Provide expertise throughout all project phases, take calculated risks, and lead teams into innovative explorations. Hold ultimate responsibility for design quality.
• Champion climate-conscious design, setting impactful directions to meet environmental goals.
• Integrate resilience and purpose into every project.
• Mentor future leaders and continually enhance the studio's design culture through resources, discourse, initiatives, and recruitment.
• Engage in external promotional efforts and leadership within the design community.
• Participate in advocating sustainable design practices.
• Foster collaborative and integrated workflows with other disciplines within the studio.

Your Qualifications

• Experience in Design Management, preferably within Architecture & Design industries.
• Knowledge of French building regulations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture.
• At least ten (10) years of Design Management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of interior design and architectural projects.
• Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent client service and lead accounts.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong programming and space planning skills.
• High competence in design, with knowledge of building codes.
• Proficiency in Revit is desirable.
• Fluency in French & English.

Life at Gensler

We promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle with benefits including medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing, and biannual bonuses.

We support professional growth through reimbursements for qualifications, renewals, exams, and tuition for relevant programs, viewing these as strategic investments in our future.