Design Director: Lead Design Excellence & Team Growth

Northern Impact; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture + design firm is seeking a Design Director to provide overall design leadership and mentor a team of designers. Ideal candidates have 15+ years of architectural experience, a degree in architecture, and proficiency in design technologies like REVIT and Rhino. This role focuses on K-12 education projects across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, emphasizing exceptional client service and innovation in design.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of architectural experience.
• Active Registered Architect license (NCARB).
• LEED AP certification preferred.
• Experience in K-12 education required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall design leadership across all departments.
• Lead and mentor a team of talented designers.
• Guide design presentations and monitor project development.
• Collaborate with firmwide design leaders to strengthen design culture.

Skills

Architectural experience

Client service orientation

Communication skills

Design technologies proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Architecture degree

Tools

REVIT

Rhino

SketchUp

Generative AI

Job description

A leading architecture + design firm is seeking a Design Director to provide overall design leadership and mentor a team of designers. Ideal candidates have 15+ years of architectural experience, a degree in architecture, and proficiency in design technologies like REVIT and Rhino. This role focuses on K-12 education projects across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, emphasizing exceptional client service and innovation in design.