WATG and Wimberly Interiors · 3 weeks ago
Studio Director - Architecture
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expWATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm, and they are seeking a Studio Director in Architecture for their office in New York. The Studio Director will manage operations, provide strategic leadership, and be responsible for the performance of the studio while collaborating with other leaders to establish business plans and performance goals.
ArchitectureConstructionInterior Design
Responsibilities
Contributes and works directly with the Managing Director to set overall studio targets and objectives within a service or practice
Executes studio assignments related to revenue generation, profit outcomes, resourcing and talent disposition, operational effectiveness, marketplace influence, and client management and relationships
Oversees and ensures that the project delivery and performance, and design quality and standards in the Studio meet brand consistency and process established by practice leadership
Responsible for overall team development, management and utilization
Develops talent effectiveness and growth and liaises with other studios and offices on project resourcing, sharing and exchange
Manages the day-to-day operation of the studio in collaboration with design and technical leaders, including the development and execution of project work plans
Supports the Managing Director in the areas of growth, revenue, profitability, project management, design, staff management and client relationships
Collaborates with the Managing Director and Global Practice Principal in marketing and business development activities and provides insight into industry intelligence and trends
Collaborates on opportunity pursuits with other service lines
Spends at least 20% of time developing new and repeat business relationships and project leads, negotiating contracts, creating business plans, and collaborating with other service leaders to support existing and prospective clients
Sponsors Go/No-Go on projects
Promotes WATG’s vision and its overall culture and ensures it is assimilated within the region while in line with the leadership attributes and WATG’s values and purpose
Qualification
Required
Professional degree in Architecture or other related field of studies
15+ years of experience and advanced knowledge of Architecture and Interior Design
Professional license required
Successful track record of managing multiple small projects or fewer projects of larger size
Experience in establishing and executing business plans and market strategies
Strong client leadership acumen
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Positive and reliable talent management skills
Strong leadership skills
Resilient when under pressure
Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position
Preferred
Environmental accreditation preferred
Company
WATG and Wimberly Interiors
Advisory | Master Planning | Architecture | Landscape Architecture | Wimberly Interiors.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Raj Chandnani
Executive Vice President + Chief Development Officer
Jennifer Ploszaj
Chief Commercial Officer
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