Employee-Owned Design Director

Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Flexible Fridays

Flexible work hours

Robust benefits package (medical, oral

401(k) and more

Job summary

Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. is seeking a Director of Design to lead design excellence and a team of architects and designers across multiple market sectors.

This leadership role interfaces with senior management to align design initiatives with firm goals and ensures guidance from early concept through delivery. You will champion innovative, contextually responsive work and communicate across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, with demonstrated successfully leading project teams.
• Architectural License (or eligibility), or other related discipline certification or license.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with various project teams.
• Experience in a senior design role within similar market sectors as Spiezle.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion;
• General knowledge of AutoCAD/BIM/Revit; and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision and execution on complex projects across multiple market sectors
• Drive and elevate the design process from concept through construction
• Lead and manage design teams, providing mentorship to the next generation of design talent, and foster a collaborative environment across all offices
• Oversee the creative process from concept to final execution on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ensure consistency and quality of design across all market sectors
• Collaborate with project managers, production teams, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive design product and adherence to budgets and timelines
• Stay up to date with industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations into design practices
• Conduct quality reviews on design of projects
• Present design concepts and strategies to senior management, project teams and clients
• Provide constructive feedback to applicable design team members
• Mentor staff and foster a culture of curiosity, critique, and craft
• Support business development through proposals, interviews, and client engagement

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Project management

Collaborative culture

Strategic thinking

Design vision

Presentation skills

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Architectural License (or eligibility)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. is seeking a Director of Design to lead design excellence and a team of architects and designers across multiple market sectors.

This leadership role interfaces with senior management to align design initiatives with firm goals and ensures guidance from early concept through delivery. You will champion innovative, contextually responsive work and communicate across platforms.