Director Of Design

Cost of Wisconsin, Inc.Jackson, WI

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

COST of Wisconsin, Inc. has a rare opportunity for a Director of Design to lead our design team and guide the creative and technical direction of our projects. This hands-on leadership role is ideal requires someone who can balance design accuracy, creatively problem solve, meet deadlines, develop team members, and foster collaboration.

What You'll Do

Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 3-5 designers.
Assign priorities, manage workloads, and help keep design deliverables on schedule.
Review drawings, design packages, and submittals for accuracy, quality, constructability, and customer requirements.
Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Lead design meetings and improve designs, processes, and project outcomes.
Interpret sketches, schematics, written instructions, drawings, and other source materials.
Identify opportunities that improve cost efficiency, performance, and design execution.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development for the design team.

What You Offer

Associate's degree in drafting, design, architecture, or a related field.
7+ years of design experience in commercial construction, architecture, structural design, or a related field.
3+ years of team leadership experience.
Experience with resource planning, supplier coordination, budget management, workload management, and performance tracking.
Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with technology such as AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, Rhino, AI tools, 3D design platforms, or other specialized software.
Experience in shotcrete, themed construction, specialty construction, or immersive environments is a plus.

COST of Wisconsin, Inc. creates award-winning themed construction for zoos, theme parks, casinos, resorts, museums, botanical gardens, aquariums, family entertainment centers, golf courses, restaurants, retail spaces, and other one-of-a-kind destinations nationwide.

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This job at Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. is located in Jackson, WI, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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What employment applies to this position at Cost of Wisconsin, Inc.?

Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Cost of Wisconsin, Inc.?

Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.

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Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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