Studio Director – Workplace Interiors

About the role

Gensler is seeking a Studio Director and market leader for its Denver office. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, leadership, and shaping the future of workplace environments.

Responsibilities

• Enable the team to reach their individual potential and maintain a positive team environment
• Manage your team with an “open door policy”
• Build staff capabilities through programs that improve individual design skills, technical skills, communication and project management
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Market and develop new business on a consistent basis
• Place a strong emphasis on marketing Gensler in an effort to win new projects and increase Gensler’s visibility
• Work closely with our marketing team to ensure business development reporting, lead generation, fee development, project marketing and proposal writing
• Work closely with your staff to ensure an outstanding team experience
• Hire, evaluate, and develop staff
• Oversee hiring, employee work performance, learning, professional development, appointment input and evaluation
• Responsible for both managing projects and client satisfaction by focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment, project documentation, and building clients’ trust and loyalty in Gensler
• Grow business for interiors projects with a focus on, but not limited to, the following practice areas: Workplace, Repositioning, Landlord Services, Commercial Office Buildings, Mixed Use, Aviation and Hospitality
• Maintain budgets and profitability targets for your studio
• Oversee billing and fee management to ensure all financial activities are consistent with Gensler policies and procedures
• Responsible for accounts receivable, discretionary expenses, expense report approvals and productivity projections
• Represent the interests of the studio to ensure issues are addressed and resolved expeditiously
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio relating to all staff, business and financial operations
• Closely work with Project Managers, Finance team, Human Resources team and Office Directors
• Build and improve external firm image by active participation in appropriate organizations (AIA, RDI, NCIDQ, etc.) and maintain contact with current and potential clients
• Participate in office meetings - collaborate with other Studio Directors, Office Management and staff
• Develop a strategy for Best Practice integration, client satisfaction, and cross studio integration
• Focus on global relationship building, recruiting and service integration

Qualifications

• Project experience across many practice areas with a focus on workplace interiors
• Proven leadership and business development skills
• Certified interior designer preferred
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the interior design and/or architecture field
• Experience in guiding the operations of a studio; both in the mentorship and development of staff, as well as fiscal oversight
• Strong client relationships are preferred
• A high level of drive and collaborative spirit to help grow a dynamic studio with engaged team members
• Able to travel to other Gensler offices or client project locations as needed
• Excellent references and personal portfolio of work

Benefits

Life at Gensler includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. Additionally, Gensler offers a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.

Pay

The annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range for base salary is $115,000 – $140,000 annually + bonuses + benefits.