Regional Design Director

Dallas, TX, United States

Overview:

HKS Dallas is seeking a talented Regional Design Director to join our team.

Responsible for advancing Design Excellence (as defined by the Design Enterprise) to enhance the culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for clients across the region. They must ensure critical design dialog across all studios within a designated region. They support all Studio Design Leaders and project teams within the designated region and evaluate the quality of studio work against the strategic plan. Responsibilities:

Collaborates with studio, office and regional leadership to further the strategic goals of the firm, sector and region

Acts as a key liaison between practice-driven strategy and regional execution plan

Demonstrates an innovative and collaborative approach to regional strategy consistent with sector and practice direction and priorities

Ensures studio teams develop measures that can be evaluated during all stages of the project for the Design Enterprise standards of integration, innovation, and impact

Guides, advises, and mentors other designers on project work through all phases, developing design direction and leading critiques as the teams develop the vision and goals and measures for project success

Collaborates on the initial marketing stages throughout completion of construction and installation, including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and management of schedules and budgets

Develops overall design concepts and design presentation strategies in collaboration with project team

Works directly with the client, team members and a wide range of consultants and collaborators both internal and external throughout the life of respective projects

Assists in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

Collaborates with other leaders across the firm to enhance the culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design and achieve recognition for clients and the firm

Works closely with Design Enterprise and Office Directors across the firm to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy and facilitate its advancement in respective offices and across the firm

Engages with project managers, technical and conceptual teams, and consultants to evaluate and improve the quality of respective work in projects within the region

Partners with studio and office leaders as a liaison between the firm leadership and staff, communicating firm and regional initiatives and priorities

Acts as one of the primary interfaces with clients as needed, often in conjunction with the Studio Design Leaders, Studio Practice Leaders and/or Studio Practice Managers

Operates with “ONE Firm” mindset, minimizes the sector and operational variables between offices in the region

Ensures the integration of HKS services, expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Qualifications:

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, related degree for respective field, or relevant years in education or experience

Licensure or certification in chosen field preferred

Typically 20+ years of experience, including experience in a leadership role

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Familiarity in the capability and benefits of design-related software preferred

Familiarity in the functionality of Vision

Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred

Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time

Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for design teams from business development presentations through developing strategy and design concepts

Successful track record in success building, nurturing and fostering new client relationships

Excellent presentation skills

Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to provide critical design review to design teams, communicating design ideas and direction quickly

Ability to work closely with design leaders to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy, and to facilitate its advancement across the firm

Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions

Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment

Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Travel will be required.

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About Us As an independent hospitality interior design studio, we collaborate directly with owners, brands, operators, developers and architectural partners globally. We are active listeners and adept visual storytellers. We add artistry, curiosity, discovery, and inspiration to the spaces we design. Whether it is concept exploration for future developments or design execution, our talented team of creative visionaries are experts in taking the magic to reality with technical expertise and ability for project delivery based on a firm interior architectural foundation.

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