Design Leader II

1 day, 8 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
CannonDesign

CannonDesign

CannonDesign is an integrated global design firm that leverages Living Centered Design to help organizations transform and achieve next-level impact. With a diverse team of strategists, architects, engineers, and industry specialists, they tackle clien...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1945

Description

  • Lead design efforts across the full project lifecycle, with particular emphasis on early-phase development.
  • Communicate and represent design goals to clients and project teams.
  • Co-lead visioning and set conceptual direction with strategic thinkers.
  • Collaborate with teams across all phases of development to ensure design quality.
  • Support Senior Design Leaders on significant strategic pursuits.
  • Create innovative design concepts that respond to client, community, societal, and environmental needs.
  • Prepare and direct client presentation materials and lead design presentations with strong storytelling.
  • Work with marketing and communications teams to build strong narratives around the firm’s work.
  • Integrate performance-based and sustainable design strategies into project solutions.
  • Mentor and grow emerging professionals while fostering a collaborative, innovative design culture.
  • Recruit and retain design talent and help build high-performance teams.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
  • Participate in client and project pursuit strategies from target identification through proposals and interviews.
  • Contribute to firm visibility through publications, awards, conferences, and brand-building activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture required; degree from an accredited program preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in a design leadership role required.
  • At least 3 years of experience leading others in a design studio or design practice segment required.
  • Current US Architectural Registration preferred.
  • Additional accreditation and/or training relevant to the role preferred, including LEED.
  • Portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work required.
  • Third-party recognition through awards, publications, or digital platforms preferred.
  • Strong oral presentation and storytelling skills required.
  • Ability to understand and execute business strategy required.
  • Professional acumen and maturity, with the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully, required.
  • Travel required.

Benefits

  • General benefits information is available on the company careers page.
  • Equal opportunity employer with a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion through a DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups, and community initiatives.
  • Emphasis on communication and transparency in the workplace.

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