Studio Design Leader (Architecture) - Life And Work Places

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's of Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited university or a 4-year degree with a Master of Architecture.
• Licensure is required.
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Excellent design skills
• Familiar with design software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with the design team and clients.
• Commitment to advancing the firm's Design Vision.
• You must include a portfolio of work samples along with a resume/CV in your online application.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As a Studio Design Leader (SDL), you will:

• Provide leadership and direction for the execution of the entire design for architectural projects within the Life and Work Places market.
• Lead/collaborate/mentor design teams on overall design concepts and presentation strategies for client projects.
• Provide oversight of projects to ensure successful, quality outcomes with a focus on the application of the firm's Design Vision.
• Collaborate with Project Executives and other Designers in business development and marketing activities.
• Act when needed as primary design interface with clients and consultants.
• Act as a resource to other designers within the Market.
• Maintaining communication with the project team, the Project Executive, and operations management are essential.
• Mentor junior design staff to provide design and career guidance.
• Candidates may be required and able to travel for project assignments on occasion.
• Create and sustain client relationships, as well as foster new relationships to continue to grow our new design practice.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information-sent to hiring managers or any employee-become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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