Northern Impact · 16 hours ago
Design Director
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expNorthern Impact is an award-winning architectural practice seeking a Design Director to join their Newport Beach studio. The role involves providing vision and leadership in design, ensuring projects meet quality standards, and representing the firm's design philosophy in public settings.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ashley B. Lunetta (Biren), NCARB
Responsibilities
Oversee project budgets and uphold design quality throughout the design phase of all projects
Contribute to firm-wide strategic goal setting
Partner with the Design Principal to develop design policies and best practices
Collaborate with the Operations Manager to maintain strong interdepartmental processes and standards
Support the Marketing Manager and Proposal Team in preparing proposals and designating project teams
Participate in client interview presentations
Lead Design Advisory Board meetings and related activities
Represent the firm at industry conferences such as CASH, CCFC, and AIA
Present to school districts, Boards of Education, and the broader community
Conduct periodic reviews of all projects to ensure alignment with the firm’s philosophy and quality benchmarks
Foster a positive studio culture through close staff engagement, supporting morale and productivity
Assume a lead design role for selected projects as needed
Provide design support across the firm’s portfolio as required
Travel to all offices as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university
At least 5 years of experience in design, including hands-on project leadership
Proven experience with the design of K-14 school facilities in California
Proficiency in a range of graphic communication methods
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred
California architectural license strongly preferred
Company
Northern Impact
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase