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About the Role

As a key member of the studio's Management, Operations, and Design (MOD) leadership team, you will lead by example to elevate design quality, mentor talent, foster a culture of innovation, and represent the firm within the profession and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary design leadership and establish clear creative direction.
• Guide teams in developing innovative design concepts aligned with project goals.
• Oversee design processes, project delivery, and built outcomes.
• Champion creative excellence and ensure alignment with the firm’s Living Design Framework.
• Conduct design and quality-control reviews throughout project development.
• Organize and execute peer workshops at project milestones.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and design practices.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and inspire multidisciplinary design teams.
• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment.
• Partner with leadership to recruit, hire, and develop design talent.
• Support the growth of diverse talent and skillsets.
• Facilitate ongoing learning through discussions, conferences, and seminars.
• Build long-term bench strength and cultivate future design leaders.
• Partner with directors to establish and execute strategic goals.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop functional, aesthetic, and financial solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and industry influencers.
• Represent the firm’s design commitment in public, professional, and academic communities.
• Participate in staffing decisions and team composition.
• Support project planning, scope development, work plans, and fee negotiations.
• Participate in marketing activities, go/no-go decisions, and interview leadership.
• Strategize and pursue new business opportunities.
• Advance studio initiatives related to career development and inclusion.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• Professional architectural license.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, life-safety requirements, and building codes.
• Knowledge of site analysis, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and construction administration.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ideation skills.
• Strong design portfolio across a range of project types.
• Strong project budgeting and contract negotiation skills.
• Strong working relationships with clients and consultants.
• Experience in hiring, directing, mentoring, and coordinating project teams.
• LEED GA and one Living Design accreditation upon hire or within six months.

Skills

• Revit
• Rhino
• Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Enscape
• VRay

Location

• Denver, CO

Experience Level

• 15+ years

Education Level

• Professional degree in Architecture or related discipline

Salary/Compensations

• $162,000 - $195,000

About the Company

• Perkins&Will is a firm that believes inclusion spurs creativity and innovation.
• The firm is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients they serve.

Equal Opportunity

• Perkins&Will is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.