Workplace Studio Leader

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Phoenixoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aWorkplace Studio Leaderto join our team.

We are seeking a talented individual who is looking for a leadership opportunity to build a practice. He/she is committed to design excellence, business development, thrives in an environment of collaboration and demonstrates a high degree of creativity and entrepreneurial independence.

Working with us, you will:

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  Provide leadership, management, and strategy necessary for the development and growth of the Workplace studio consistent with SmithGroup's strategic themes of growing the firm, building expertise, and designing holistically.

  
  
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  Identify target clients and develop a business development plan with the Market Leader, Regional Leader, and Business Development Director within the Region.

  
  
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  Maintain relationships with past clients and develop relationships with current/new clients.

  
  
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  Provide marketing leadership via active participation in projects through all phases, from initial client contacts through marketing pursuits, sales efforts, and contract negotiations.

  
  
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  Represent SmithGroup's Workplace expertise in the region through attendance and/or presentations at local, regional, and national conferences.

  
  
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  Work with the Regional Leader and Regional Practice Director to ensure that marketing & sales budgets, revenue, and project performance targets are achieved and that studio issues are addressed.

  
  
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  Prepare financial forecasting and budgeting to create a viable studio budget in concert with the office budget.

  
  
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  Make decisions and recommendations in concert with the region/office leadership committee of significant impact on the region/office's primary activities, strategic objectives, guidelines, quality, standards, and principles.

  
  
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  Work with discipline leaders and staff assuring the technical, administrative and schedule targets are met.

  
  
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  Participate in recruiting, coaching, and career development of staff.

  
  
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  Consistently exhibit and demonstrate a commitment to SmithGroup'score values - passion, sustainability, equity, community, curiosity, and integrity.

  
  
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  Work with design leadership to always advance the design quality of our work.

  
  

An ideal candidate has:

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  A professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or equivalent combination of related experience and/or training.

  
  
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  15+ years related experience preferred and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in the AE Industry.

  
  
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  Registration or licensure in relevant field.

  
  
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  Sustainability credentials and/or commitment to achieve certification within six months of hire.

  
  
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  Successful track record of winning work in several core project typologies which include:

  
  
  
  
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    Headquarters for end-user clients

    
    
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    Tenant and corporate interiors

    
    
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    National and regional accounts

    
    
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    Government (interior workplace renovation and new construction)

    
    
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    Build-to-suit

    
    
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    Corporate campus master planning

    
    
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    Repositioning

    
    
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    Mixed-use developments (office, retail, residential, hospitality, etc.)

    
    
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    Workplace strategy & change management services

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Demonstrated effectiveness and a strong commitment to working in a team-based setting, delivering high client satisfaction and technical competence.

  
  
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  Strong leadership skills in the areas of business development; professional and civic involvement.

  
  
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  Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills in the pursuit of the work.

  
  
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  The ability to take responsibility and ownership to meet standards, budgets, schedules and deadlines.

  
  
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  A high degree of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management skills.

  
  
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  
  
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  Ability to travel 25-35%.

  
  

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $145,000 to $170,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.