PBK

Design Director

PBK

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Los Angeles • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,930 - $166,395 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversees and advocates for the highest quality, innovation, and elevation of design in support of our client’s goals and vision.
  • Supports the company’s mission for client centric design, process, and implementation.
  • Supervises a team of designers.
  • Oversees design presentations, monitors project design development, and provides design direction and support to ensure firmwide consistency.
  • Possesses thorough knowledge of architectural practice with an emphasis on design, building materials, construction methods, integration of engineering disciplines, and building codes/costs.
  • Serves as a thought leader in the design industry, participating in professional organizations, outreach, and mentorship of design staff.
  • Work collaboratively with firmwide design and thought leaders to support our design culture while bringing ideas to advance our practice.
  • Oversee the integration and advancement of firmwide technologies into our design process and outcomes.
  • Participates in developing and implementing firmwide design guidelines and standards.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 15 years of experience.
  • At least a Bachelor of Architecture.
  • Must be a Registered Architect (NCARB).
  • LEED AP preferred.
  • Corporate, educational and/or healthcare experience preferred.
  • Strong commitment to customer service.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) program
  • Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
  • Firm covers employee healthcare premiums
  • Additional PTO between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Your birthday off
  • Community involvement through recreation & service
  • Hybrid schedule & remote work options
  • Flexible "dress for your day" policy
  • Dynamic company with quick advancement
  • Online professional licensure exam prep library
  • Opportunities to work on a variety of project types
  • Weekly continuing education lunch & learn sessions
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
architectural practicedesignbuilding materialsconstruction methodsintegration of engineering disciplinesbuilding codesdesign guidelinesdesign standards
Soft Skills
customer serviceability to work under pressureproject prioritizationcommunication skillsteam supervisioncollaborationmentorship
Certifications
Bachelor of ArchitectureRegistered Architect (NCARB)LEED AP