Design Studio Lead — Visionary Design & Delivery

JGM; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Travel for project coordination

Job summary

JGM in Chicago is seeking a Design Studio Lead to provide strategic leadership in design projects. The role involves overseeing design excellence, project delivery, and business development. The candidate must have extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with client expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in architecture or a related field, possess strong communication skills, and 15+ years of leadership experience in design.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional design and project leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the design studio.
• Oversee design process across all project phases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

Design leadership and creative vision

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client relationship management

Business development and strategic growth

Strong communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field

Licensed Architect or equivalent credential

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

BIM workflows

Job description

JGM in Chicago is seeking a Design Studio Lead to provide strategic leadership in design projects. The role involves overseeing design excellence, project delivery, and business development. The candidate must have extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with client expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in architecture or a related field, possess strong communication skills, and 15+ years of leadership experience in design.