Higher Education Studio Design Leader - Architecture
$123,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States or Detroit, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
The Higher Education Studio Design Leader - Architecture will be responsible for winning and designing projects that align with SmithGroup values while leading the Studio in establishing market goals. Key responsibilities include building and mentoring future design leaders, collaborating with market directors on business development, ensuring design quality, and engaging in client-facing activities. The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in architecture, and proven leadership skills in integrated design processes.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent combination of education experience required to be licensed.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
- Original design work that has been built and recognized with design awards from external professional and public organizations.
- A clear commitment to integrated design, collaboration, and co-creation with clients, focusing on opportunities for design innovation.
- An advanced understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, construction practices and methodologies, and key typologies within the market.
- A proven ability to lead an integrated design process including architects, interior designers, engineers, planners, and site designers.
- Expertise as a resourceful and strategic problem solver, committed to integrated thinking and holistic sustainability.
- A creative and entrepreneurial spirit to embrace cultural trends, future technologies, production and presentation software, and other tools of our trade.
- An understanding of scope responsibilities to maintain project schedule and workplan.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional licensure
- Sustainability credentials
Additional Requirements
- Must reside within a commutable distance to the Chicago, Detroit, Madison or Pittsburgh office.
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