Design Director, Sports & Recreation

About the role

We're looking for a Design Director who can lead the design efforts and collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in leading design teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions
• Guide initial design concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects
• Meet design excellence goals while meeting management goals and project budgets
• Teach and train other designers and interdisciplinary AE project teams in the essentials of design excellence and in the critical tenets of HDR's Design Philosophy
• Mentor and develop junior design staff, challenging, inspiring and/or motivating others to join in the constant pursuit of design excellence
• Be a key design leader who must have the vision and attitude to lead design efforts while effectively partnering with the global design director, office management, project management, and AEP discipline leaders on all efforts
• Identify, attract, and retain key design staff, and develop strategies for hiring senior and junior design talent

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 15 years experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities
• Maintains professional architectural registration
• Proven track record of winning project pursuits and maintaining strong client relationships
• Experience in leading a collaborative, iterative design process with clients and colleagues
• Experience and/or interest in integrating sustainable building design
• Demonstrated experience with the Design Excellence Program as operated through the GSA's Public Buildings Service (PBS)

Qualifications

• Masters in Architecture or closely related field
• Experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities
• Experience on large-scale projects, including stadiums, arenas, training facilities in the intercollegiate athletics market and professional market
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess excellent leadership and mentoring skills, along with strong writing and communication abilities. They must also be capable of leading a team and making client presentations.

Benefits

Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of inclusion. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Company Culture

At HDR, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to employment equity.