Head of Workplace Design & Strategy

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement support

Paid time off

Professional development programs

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is seeking a Workplace Design & Strategy Director to lead client-facing design projects. This role involves overseeing a multi-disciplinary team in optimizing global real-estate portfolios while implementing strategic design initiatives aligned with client goals.

The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in design, including leadership roles. Key qualifications include strong communication skills and a professional degree in Architecture. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a large or renowned design firm.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team working with companies across data-driven projects.
• Provide technical/design leadership from pursuit to Schematic Design.
• Participate in marketing and business development efforts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data analysis and visualization

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Sustainable design knowledge

Education

Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design

NCIDQ Certification or LEED accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Data analytic software (Excel, Google Sheets)

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is seeking a Workplace Design & Strategy Director to lead client-facing design projects. This role involves overseeing a multi-disciplinary team in optimizing global real-estate portfolios while implementing strategic design initiatives aligned with client goals.

The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in design, including leadership roles. Key qualifications include strong communication skills and a professional degree in Architecture. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.