Regional Design Director - Central Region

The role

The Regional Design Director provides oversight and leadership for creative excellence within a specific geographic area. This role involves transforming design excellence, nurturing a community of designers, and contributing to regional organizational growth.

What you will do

• Accountable for design excellence and overall design quality across the region.
• Hold virtual and in-person regional design-standard reviews.
• Oversee regional third-party recognition and project publications.
• Win design awards to contribute to the firm portfolio.
• Translate Living-Centered Design ethos through client work.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams to build narratives.
• Represent the Firm externally at regional events and conferences.
• Lead design presentations with an emphasis on storytelling.
• Nurture a community of designers and mentor next generation leaders.
• Execute a strategic regional growth plan and business plan.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture
• At least 20 years of related experience in design leadership roles or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience leading others in a design studio or design practice segment
• Strong oral presentation and storytelling skills
• Must be able to understand and execute business strategy
• Must have professional acumen and maturity

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program
• Current US Architectural Registration
• Additional accreditation and/or training relevant to this role, including LEED
• Design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work with third party recognition

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time schedules
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs

Before you apply

• Provide your resume and portfolio when applying
• Candidates can only apply to positions on the company Careers site

About the company

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. The firm uses Living-Centered Design to solve challenges for clients and society.