MBH Architects · 18 hours ago
Design Director
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveMBH Architects is seeking a highly organized, creative leader to join as a Design Director, focusing on innovative design strategies for retail, restaurant, and hospitality projects. The role involves managing projects from concept to completion while ensuring client satisfaction and collaboration with internal teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop innovative and functional design concepts that meet client objectives and brand standards
Create compelling design presentations, including renderings, sketches, and mood boards
Collaborate with the Client’s design team to refine and develop design concepts
Stay current on retail and restaurant design trends, materials, and technologies
Oversee schematic-level construction documents, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details
Ensure projects comply with building codes and regulations
Develop project timelines and budgets for multiple design projects simultaneously, and manage these projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, managing their expectations to ensure satisfaction
Provide space planning, interior elevations, and other visuals based on the client’s design standards and specific site conditions
Present design concepts and proposals to clients
Address client feedback and incorporate changes into designs
Identify & negotiate additional services with the client in a timely manner
Assist with developing proposals and reviewing contracts
Coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely deliverables
Ability to direct the internal team on producing design documents that convey the design intent
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing and operations
Communicate design vision and concepts clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
Participate in team meetings and design reviews
Lead and actively participate in business development initiatives to secure new design projects for the studio, including identifying opportunities, networking, and developing client relationships
Drive the strategic growth of Design opportunities within the retail and restaurant studio by identifying emerging market trends, cultivating new client segments, and expanding service offerings
Collaborate with firm leadership and marketing teams to create compelling proposals, presentations, and promotional materials that showcase MBH’s design capabilities and unique value proposition
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
Progressive career experience from Design Professional to Design Director, experience working at an Architectural firm as a Design Manager/ Director
Experience leading a team of Designers & the ability to develop and grow a junior staff
Knowledge of design software, including Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Enscape, and Rhino
Advanced knowledge of building codes and accessibility requirements, and the ability to implement them into construction drawings
Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects
Experience or ability to grow a design studio
Experience effectively presenting design concepts at industry conferences, including a track record of successful speaking proposal submissions
Ability to influence client stakeholders to align on design decisions
Strong leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and collaboration skills
Ability to travel on an as needed basis
The ability to work across multiple offices and time zones
Preferred
LEED accreditation and experience
Company
MBH Architects
MBH Architects is a full service architectural firm headquartered in a LEED Gold office in the San Francisco Bay area with offices in New York City, Denver, and Mumbai.
Founded in 1989
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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John McNulty
Founding Principal
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