Design Director - Lead Creative & Strategy

Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership with stock options

Competitive pay and bonus opportunities

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An employee-owned architectural firm seeks a Director of Design to lead and elevate their design vision across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in architecture, exceptional creativity, and the ability to inspire and manage teams. This leadership role involves collaborating with project managers and ensuring high-quality design delivery while mentoring the next generation of architects. The firm offers a robust benefits package, professional development, and a culture rooted in employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience leading project teams.
• Exceptional creativity and innovative vision.
• Architectural License or eligibility required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor staff and foster a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision on complex projects across multiple sectors.
• Oversee the creative process from concept to execution.
• Conduct quality reviews on design projects.
• Present design concepts to management and clients.
• Mentor staff and nurture a culture of curiosity.

Skills

Creativity and innovative vision

Interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership and team management

Project delivery on time and within budget

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch-up

Lumion

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

An employee-owned architectural firm seeks a Director of Design to lead and elevate their design vision across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in architecture, exceptional creativity, and the ability to inspire and manage teams. This leadership role involves collaborating with project managers and ensuring high-quality design delivery while mentoring the next generation of architects. The firm offers a robust benefits package, professional development, and a culture rooted in employee ownership.