Regional Design Director - East Region

1 month ago
Full-time
Executive
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

  • Oversee and ensure design excellence and overall design quality across a region of multiple local offices (150–300 people).
  • Hold regular touchpoints and regional design-standard reviews (virtual and in-person) with senior and local design leaders.
  • Provide oversight and drive regional third-party recognition, publications, and awards submissions to build the firm portfolio.
  • Translate and champion the firm’s Living-Centered Design ethos through client work and partner with marketing/communications to craft regional narratives.
  • Represent the firm externally at regional events and conferences, and deliver 3–5 external speaking or writing engagements annually.
  • Lead selected client projects as a design leader, including storytelling-driven presentations and communicating design value tied to client goals and metrics.
  • Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop senior and mid-career design leaders; ensure high-performance teams and fill creative talent gaps across offices.
  • Partner with regional leadership to define and execute a strategic regional growth and business plan, championing design-led growth initiatives.
  • Contribute to regional financial targets and accountability, including supporting a minimum 10% year-over-year regional growth objective.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture required (degree from an accredited program preferred).
  • Generally at least 20 years of related experience in design leadership roles or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading others in a design studio or practice segment.
  • Design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work with third-party recognition by local, regional or national design awards or recognized publications (preferred).
  • Current U.S. Architectural Registration preferred.
  • Additional accreditation and/or training relevant to the role preferred (including LEED).
  • Strong oral presentation and storytelling ability required with demonstrated experience communicating complex business and design ideas.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and execute business strategy and translate strategic frameworks into regional growth goals and financial results.
  • Professional acumen and maturity with the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.
  • Travel required.

Benefits

  • Salary range $204,240 to $255,300 annually (actual compensation may vary by location, experience, education, and skill level).
  • Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
  • Paid time off, flex-time schedules, and remote work options.
  • 401(k) plan and employee perk programs.

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