Design Director: Studio Leadership & Innovation

Aetwork; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous matching

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Four weeks PTO

Nine paid holiday days

Job summary

A leading design firm in California is seeking a Design Director to drive architectural excellence and foster studio culture. The role involves mentoring staff, leading design reviews, and establishing strong industry connections to promote innovative design solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in architecture, strong communication skills, and proficiency in design tools. This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $150k to $175k annually.

Qualifications

• 15+ years professional experience.
• Experience leading a team of designers.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion strong architecture and design.
• Coordinate and lead internal design reviews.
• Set office strategy and define new markets.

Skills

Technical design skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

LEED/WELL Accreditation

REVIT proficiency

Experience in commercial interiors

Education

Accredited degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Graphic Design

Licensed Architect in California

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

A leading design firm in California is seeking a Design Director to drive architectural excellence and foster studio culture. The role involves mentoring staff, leading design reviews, and establishing strong industry connections to promote innovative design solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in architecture, strong communication skills, and proficiency in design tools. This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $150k to $175k annually.