Studio Director-Multifamily Studio

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. seeks a Studio Director for its Multifamily Studio in California. The role focuses on studio leadership, project oversight, business development, and client management, with emphasis on strong leadership and substantial multifamily project experience.

Candidates should bring 20+ years of professional experience, 10+ years of leadership, and an active architecture license. The position demands heavy staff oversight and financial stewardship within a high-demand

Qualifications

• Recent Multifamily Architecture experience — MANDATORY.
• 20+ years of professional experience.
• 10+ years of leadership/management experience.
• Architecture/Interior Design educational background.
• Active Architecture license and applicable state.
• Studio/Design Leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple teams and ~10–15 staff.
• Experience overseeing significant project/studio financial responsibility.
• Business Development and Client Relationship Management experience.
• California/location alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple project teams simultaneously.
• Oversee studio milestones, staffing, budgets, profitability, and financial forecasts.
• Delegate Project Management and Project Architecture responsibilities.
• Serve as Senior Project Manager when required.
• Mentor and develop management and intermediate staff.
• Lead weekly studio scheduling and staffing meetings.
• Review project fees, budgets, staffing allocations, and schedules.
• Meet with COO regarding studio staffing and financial performance.
• Maintain strong studio utilization, targeting 85%+ when backlog allows.

Skills

Multifamily design

Project management

Studio leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Business development

Budgeting & forecasting

Staff mentoring

Leadership

Feasibility & planning

Education

Architecture/Interior Design education

Job description

Position: Studio Director – Multifamily Studio
Location: California / Office Location
Base Salary: $125K
About the Organization
The organization is a well-established architecture and design firm focused on delivering innovative, functional, and sustainable solutions across a diverse range of projects. The team brings together expertise in architectural design, planning, project development, and client collaboration. With a strong focus on design quality, creativity, and community impact, the organization works to create thoughtful spaces that meet both practical and aesthetic requirements.
CRITICAL CLIENT REQUIREMENT
The selected candidate will serve as the Studio Director for the firm's Multifamily Studio .
Recent and relevant Multifamily Architecture experience is MANDATORY.
Please do not submit candidates whose multifamily experience is outdated, limited, or not directly relevant. Candidates should have recent, substantial experience leading or managing multifamily architectural projects/studios , along with strong architectural leadership and project management experience.

Position Overview

• Studio leadership and operations
• Multifamily project oversight
• Business development and client relationships
• Project quality and delivery
• Team development and staffing
• Financial forecasting and budgeting
• Studio profitability and utilization
• Contract, proposal, scope, and fee management

Professional Skills

• Multifamily architectural design and planning
• Architectural design and planning principles
• Construction documents
• Building materials and construction techniques
• Project costs, budgets, and financial management
• Architectural contracts, proposals, and negotiations
• Construction administration
• Building and planning codes
• Representing clients before public agencies
• Coordination with applicable engineering disciplines
• Legal and professional liability considerations

Studio Director Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple project teams simultaneously
• Oversee studio milestones, staffing, budgets, profitability, and financial forecasts
• Delegate Project Management and Project Architecture responsibilities
• Serve as Senior Project Manager when required
• Mentor and develop management and intermediate-level staff
• Lead weekly studio scheduling and staffing meetings
• Review project fees, budgets, staffing allocations, and schedules
• Meet regularly with the COO regarding studio staffing and financial performance
• Maintain strong studio utilization, targeting 85%+ when sufficient backlog is available

Business Development & Client Management

• Participate in presentations and interviews with prospective clients
• Develop new business opportunities
• Contribute to sales and marketing initiatives
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as an executive-level client contact
• Review and negotiate proposals, contracts, scope, and fees
• Support project quality, fee management, and collections
• Attend business development events and represent the firm professionally

Leadership & Team Development

• Determine project staffing requirements
• Participate in interviewing and hiring recommendations
• Provide promotion recommendations
• Mentor and develop team members
• Support conflict resolution and organizational policies
• Assist with establishing and implementing studio and firm policies and procedures

Communication & Professional Expectations

• Represent the firm at meetings, presentations, and public hearings
• Maintain high standards for written communication and project documentation
• Maintain professional presentation and conduct
• Community and professional organization involvement is desirable but not required

Mandatory Screening Requirements

• Recent Multifamily Architecture experience — MANDATORY
• 20+ years of professional experience
• 10+ years of leadership/management experience
• Architecture/Interior Design educational background
• Active Architecture license and applicable state
• Studio/Design Leadership experience
• Experience managing multiple teams and approximately 10–15 staff
• Experience overseeing significant project/studio financial responsibility
• Business Development and Client Relationship Management experience
• Project Management and Construction Administration experience
• California/location alignment

Most importantly, please confirm the candidate's recent Multifamily experience before submission. The client specifically emphasized that this individual will lead the Multifamily Studio , so relevant recent multifamily experience should be clearly demonstrated on the resu