Careers

This role personifies a strong sense for the aesthetic qualities of a project and collaborates with the team to develop creative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design solutions based upon the client’s needs and desires. Will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the design team and its growing portfolio of award-winning work and our firm’s focus on design excellence!

Responsibilities:

• Establish the design direction in response to the project requirements and client’s goals and objectives.
• Will serve as design lead for a variety of projects overseeing the design process and ensuring the successful implementation of the design intent throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Work with Project Manager to orchestrate the design process.
• Participate in project pursuits, interviews and varied business development activities including RFQs and RFP submittals.
• Lead and mentor design staff and contribute to various quality improvement processes.
• Maintain an understanding of current design trends, products, construction systems and building codes.
• Direct, supervise and mentor less experienced Designers.

Skills and experience needed:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred, and 10+ years of experience working on projects with various degrees of complexity.
• Architectural license required.
• Well-versed in a variety of building types including corporate, industrial, healthcare, multi-family, campus master planning.
• Strong portfolio of design work, completed as senior design lead demonstrating creative and innovative solutions in architecture and interior design.
• Possesses a holistic approach to design, working collaboratively with interior design team, consultants, and production teams.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD; Photoshop, InDesign, and PowerPoint.
• Technically savvy user of SketchUp and Enscape or other design/rendering software as an integral component of the design process.
• A strong aesthetic sense relating to form, shape, color and the ability to develop creative and pleasing design solutions.
• Well organized, able to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Government Team. You will be responsible for leading Midwest, local, county and state government facility projects to a successful completion, including client satisfaction, design, schedule, and attainment of client’s vision. 

Responsibilities:                    

• You will lead the design and documentation of multiple projects while communicating regularly with clients and consultants and helping to effectively manage project delivery.
• You will be the main point of contact for the client and are responsible for attaining their overall mission, vision, goals, and satisfaction.
• You will develop and update project schedules, educate the client on the process to be followed, and meet milestones and deadlines.
• You will create and maintain project budgets, work plans, and contracts.
• You will oversee the development of technical solutions in response to design and code requirements and assure that design solutions have technical integrity.
• You will develop and maintain relationships with current and potential clients, consultants, community leaders, and public officials.
• You will maintain a deep understanding of the development, design, and construction activities we currently serve, or target to serve, in our planning and design services to government entities.
• You will participate in project pursuits, interviews, and varied business development activities.

Skills and Experience Needed:

• A Bachelors’ Degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design and construction of large-scale institutional building types.
• WI Architectural registration preferred.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design/rendering software.
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• You have strong organizational skills and are comfortable delegating to various members of the project team.
• You are a team player, goal-oriented, enjoy variety, and work effectively with teams.
• You are an initiative-taker, responsible and persistent, with a methodical approach to your work and you enjoy utilizing your previous work experience and contacts to seek new opportunities for the firm.
• You understand not only how to design, but also how to coordinate and engage a team.
• You bring superior communication, presentation, organization, and people skills along with the essential with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Live-Work-Play team.  As an integral team member, provide exceptional leadership, organization, and communication skills to the project team.  Responsible for team leadership and directing client projects to a successful completion.  This position will provide management oversight and coordination on large and complex projects. 

Responsibilities:                    

• Work in partnership with the client to develop the overall mission, vision, and goals for the project.
• Lead and orchestrate the overall project design team and design process.
• Responsible for the coordination of project efforts, administrative and technical to assure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assignment resources.
• Serve as the client liaison to bring the schedule, budget, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Collaborate with all members of the design team.
• Assume client leadership which includes the development of contracts, amendments, schedules, and work plans.
• Oversee all aspects of the project – Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Coordinate staffing and proactively communicates the appropriate need for additional staff.
• Assumes a leadership role outside of the office in client and industry related events, with a focus on business development.
• Participate in project pursuits, interviews, and various business development activities.

Skills and Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with 10+ years of experience managing projects.
• Architectural registration preferred but not required.
• Knowledge with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop and other design/rendering software packages.
• Good understanding and versatile using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AIA contracts.
• Intimate knowledge of client’s business model and building types.
• Client focused with exceptional people skills and presentation skills; able to communicate clearly with team members and clients.
• Able to organize and lead effective meetings and presentations.
• Master at team leadership and recognizes when and how to delegate.
• Coach and mentor less experienced staff.

We are seeking a demonstrated Interior Design Studio Director  to manage our interior design studio, assuring the studio’s business plan is met including growth, relationship building, technical strength, administration, staffing, and financial objectives.  This role personifies a strong sense for the aesthetic qualities of a project and collaborates with the team to develop creative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design choices for interior environments based upon the client’s needs and desires. 

Responsibilities:

          Interior Design Leader

• Day to day management of the activities of the studio, including scheduling, staffing, client communications and presentations, fiscal performance, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with other studio leaders on various design, technical, and administrative matters.
• Engage in schematic-level design, programming, space planning, needs assessment and collaborative problem solving.
• Collaborate with clients and the architectural and engineering teams in all phases of design to develop interior design solutions for a variety of project types.
• Research materials and concepts to advise and support the client and design team on technical issues influencing interior design concept development.
• Function as a client-interfacing team leader utilizing business development skills and acumen to capture and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor and develop staff members, helping to continually advance the expertise of the studio and the firm

        Studio Director

• Promote and foster the values, culture, and brand of your studio and of the firm.
• High level participation and contribution as a leader across all of the studio’s projects.
• Provide clear feedback to studio members on performance, both positive and constructive, to aid in their professional development and contribution to the success of the studio and firm.
• Monitor and understand the current and future staffing needs of the studio, to ensure coverage on projects and appropriate utilization rates.
• Work with Human Resources on a variety of HR issues including compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, and recruiting for the studio.
• In conjunction with Business Development, develop new client relationships to create and expand project opportunities.
• Partner with Marketing to develop collateral for opportunities and project pursuits.
• Oversee best-practices and promote knowledge share throughout the studio and the firm.
• Take a leadership role outside the office in client and industry related events, and outside boards, with a focus on business development.
• Provide transparent communications to all studio members on overarching initiatives within studio and throughout the firm.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design with 15+ years’ related experience.
• Certification by NCIDQ.
• Registered with or ability to become a registered interior designer with the State of Wisconsin
• Active participation on an industry committee, ID association, and a commitment to professional development is important.
• General understanding of the tools needed to provide outstanding design services including Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop and other design/rendering software packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with a wide array of projects within the studio’s market sectors.
• Demonstrated experience with market trends, contracts, proposals, and budgets.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills necessary to develop and maintain team and client relationships.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and masterful presentation skills at client meetings, interviews, industry events.
• Skilled at identifying opportunities to help clients improve their business and their facilities, and in turn provide ongoing design services.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and be responsible for project delivery which may be multiple or complex in scope.Studio