Studio Lead - Culture, Delivery & Design Standards

Humphreys; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Humphreys & Partners Architects in Orlando seeks a Studio Lead to anchor team performance, culture, and workflow coordination. You will bridge project execution with staff development while continuing to contribute to design work as needed, ensuring the studio remains responsive, aligned, and productive across offices.

The role emphasizes mentoring, staffing, and resource planning in partnership with firm leadership, plus facilitation of design quality, QA/QC, and timely reviews to maintain high

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational visibility and accountability within each office or studio.
• Foster a culture of ownership, mentorship, and shared expectations.
• Coordinate staffing and workflow in partnership with firm leadership.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for the local team.
• Reinforce design and delivery standards across the studio.
• Serve as the go-to leader for studio staff in their functional area.
• Foster a positive and accountable studio environment.
• Mentor the team and support performance conversations.
• Represent local studio needs to Humphreys leadership.
• Coordinate work assignments in collaboration with discipline and operations leaders.
• Monitor utilization and resource gaps and elevate concerns proactively.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and welcoming new hires.
• Reinforce design, documentation, and delivery standards.
• Conduct early-stage QA/QC as appropriate or facilitate timely review by others.
• Promote operational best practices in project execution.
• Support local facility needs, including seating, resources, and logistics in collaboration with the HR & Workplace team.
• Participate in leadership communications and studio-wide meetings.
• Support culture-building activities and visibility across teams.

Job description

Humphreys & Partners Architects in Orlando seeks a Studio Lead to anchor team performance, culture, and workflow coordination. You will bridge project execution with staff development while continuing to contribute to design work as needed, ensuring the studio remains responsive, aligned, and productive across offices.

The role emphasizes mentoring, staffing, and resource planning in partnership with firm leadership, plus facilitation of design quality, QA/QC, and timely reviews to maintain high