Studio Director

About the role

The Studio Director (SD) is responsible for ensuring the Texas Architectural Studio consistently delivers high‑quality, efficient, and well‑coordinated design work. This role balances practice and management, overseeing day‑to‑day operations of the Texas office and its staff (Project Managers, Project Architects, Job Captains, and support roles) to meet project delivery dates, quality standards, and client expectations. The SD focuses on design excellence, project execution, and team development while working closely with firm leadership to strengthen integration between design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Texas office and its multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure project delivery dates, quality standards, and client expectations are met.
• Promote design excellence and effective project execution.
• Develop and mentor staff, fostering team growth and professional development.
• Strengthen integration between design and construction functions.
• Provide strategic leadership while maintaining hands‑on oversight of projects.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to align studio goals with overall company objectives.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Architecture, Construction Documentation, Design, Revit, and Design Management.
• Intermediate‑level experience in architectural design and construction processes.
• Strong leadership and team‑development skills.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands‑on project management.
• Location: based in Dallas, TX (permanent, fully onsite).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $120,000 – $180,000 per year, with individual compensation determined by qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• 15 PTO days per year
• All major holidays off
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) eligibility
• Life insurance
• Health coverage
• Health‑related workplace perks
• Year‑round activities to enhance work‑day enjoyment

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas, TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies. The firm is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm for engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. Actalent is an equal‑opportunity employer.